Die Enzyklopädie des Zwingers - ein vollständiges Handbuch des Hundes, seiner Varietäten, Physiologie, Zucht, Ausbildung, Ausstellung und Verwaltung, mit Artikeln über die Gestaltung von Zwingern (1913) (14581385450)

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Title: The encyclopaedia of the kennel : a complete manual of the dog, its varieties, physiology, breeding, training, exhibition and management, with articles on the designing of kennels
Year: 1913 (1910s)
Authors: Shaw, Vero Kemball
Subjects: Dogs
Publisher: London : George Routledge of Sons
Contributing Library: Webster Family Library of Veterinary Medicine
Digitizing Sponsor: Tufts University



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very differenttempers. Many dogs become more or less quarrelsomeand unreliable in disposition as they grow old, and there-fore develop into dangerous companions for children ;but a dog which is savage by nature is one which shouldnot be allowed to live, as he is a perpetual source ofdanger to the public, and usually worthless for sportingpurposes. If, however, he happens to be a particularlyhandsome specimen of his breed, he may be of some usefor exhibition, but he should always be muzzled when takenout, even if led on a chain. Sawdust.—Coarse sawdust is very useful as a coveringfor the floors of kennels if spread thickly on them. If not,it is liable to get blown about when the door is open andto get into the eyes, coats, and drinking vessels of the dogs. Scalds, even if not of a serious nature, usually causea great deal of pain, and are likely to leave unsightly scarsbehind them. The first thing to do is to exclude the airfrom the wound by covering it with oil and limewater in i68
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SCHIPPERKE the proportion of two parts to one, to be followed by theapplication of a cooling ointment, such as zinc or boracicspread on lint, and kept in its place by bandages. Mildopening medicine may be given, and the dog should beallowed to rest quietly, no heating food being allowed him.(See Burns,) Schipperke.—This intelligent, bright, and companion-able little tailless variety of dog is a Belgian breed, andis largely used by the bargemen of Holland to protectthe cargoes of their craft when they are navigating thecanals. It goes without saying, therefore, that the Schip-perke is a useful watch-dog; but as his size is small, hisvalue lies more in his capacity for giving warning of theapproach of strangers rather than in his ability to defendhis masters property by force. In addition to his value asa guardian of his masters home and property, the Schip-perke is a most companionable, good-tempered, andvivacious little dog, whilst the fact that he is indisposedto make friends with