To all the many men, women and children
scattered about over all the world,
who love dogs and keep one or more as
their home companions.

And in that town a dog was found,

As many dogs there be,

Both mongrel, puppy, whelp and hound

And curs of low degree.”—Goldsmith.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Chapter I.
Suitable Breeds. Group One—Toys[1]
Chapter II.
Suitable Breeds. Group Two—Terriers[16]
Chapter III.
Suitable Breeds. Group Three—Medium-Sized Dogs[45]
Chapter IV.
Housing Problems[67]
Chapter V.
Becoming Acquainted—Early Lessons[76]
Chapter VI.
The Food Question—When to Feed—Frequency of Feeding—Water[87]
Chapter VII.
Exercise—Grooming—Washing[94]
Chapter VIII.
If Sickness Comes[105]

Dogs as Home Companions

By A. F. Hochwalt.

INTRODUCTION.