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Breeding, Training, Management, Diseases Of Dogs | by Francis Butler



The Publisher trusts, in giving to the public this fifth edition of the work of Francis Cutler, deceased, that the additions and embelishments which he has spared neither pains nor expense to procure, will gratify the admirers of the subjects illustrated. Of the late author of the work, it is useless to speak. He has been acknowledged, not only in this country, but in Europe, to be the best American authority on the subject he treats. Mr. Edward Jesse, Keeper of the Queens Park, London, in his "Anecdotes of Dogs," quotes from Mr. Butler's work as the best extant.

TitleBreeding, Training, Management, Diseases Of Dogs
AuthorFrancis Butler
PublisherD. S. Holmes
Year1877
Copyright1877, D. S. Holmes
AmazonBreeding, training, management, diseases

By Francis Butler, Author Of The "Spanish Teacher," "French Speaker," " Dog's Poetically Described And Illustrated," Etc.

Together with an easy and agreeable Method of Instructing all Breeds of Dogs in a great variety of Amusing and Useful Performances.

Including thirty-one illustrations of the different breeds of dogs, poetically described.

Born a Poet, by instinct a Naturalist, and by profession a Philosopher, I offer no apology in introducing to you a series of Canine poems, descriptive of the varied types of Dogdom ; tresting that my delineations may prove both instructive and amusing to the reader, and profitable to the Author, Francis Butler.

-Great Siberian Bloodhound
Of ancient birth, in form majestic, tall, And rightly styled by Buffon, king of all ; His strength and prowess dare the wolf and bear, And fearless taunt the lion in his lair. In days of yore, in R...
-Introduction
As Doctors seldom agree, and the wisest Philosophers are occasionally deceived, it would indeed be somewhat surprising, should I, (a nonprofessional Dogmatist, possessing a very imperfect knowledge of...
-The Dog
The Dog appears to be a native of every cli mate : in the frigid regions of the North, under the burning sun of the Tropics, or in the more temperate climes , he is to be found the faithful associate,...
-Saint Bernard Dog
Of tawny color, and of lion size, In muscle powerful, and by instinct wise, On his bold front, there lurks no treach'rous grin, Candor without, and honesty within ; The trusty Guardian of the holy ...
-Newfoundland Dog
Of glossy black, in form and bearing grand, The noted Fisher-dog of Newfoundland ; Water his element, the sea his rest, Of all amphibious, surely he's the best. Massive in limb, his organs well define...
-Origin Of The Different Breeds Of Dogs
Tins is rather a hard subject for a discourse; such is the diversity of opinion, in regard to the prime origin of the different shades of Dogdom. There being nothing more than an almost imaginary circ...
-The Bloodhound
Dreaded his name, for bloody deeds renowned, Once in old England, now in Cuba found. Ears broad and pendant, heavy drooping jowl; Fearful his bark, and ominous his howl. Of color tawny, or of reddish ...
-Breeding Of Dogs
It is an old saying, and a true one : Nothing like a good beginning. This proverb stands particularly staunch with regard to dogs. Without a sound start, we shall be often subject to sore disappoint...
-Breeding Of Dogs. Continued
One of the most important things in Breeding is, the absolute certainty that the female has not been tainted by forbidden suitors. Great caution is necessary during the copulative period, as both male...
-Scotch Deerhound
Full many a bard, his glorious feats has sung ; Full many a hall, his echoed praises rung ; Where trophied antlers o'er the feast preside, Bold Oscar couching by famed Lufra's side. Most noble hound! ...
-Fox Hound
The prince of hunters, dashing, bold and free, The master hound, of sportive pedigree. About the size of Pointer, more or less, Tho stouter built and differing some in dress ; Less fine in coat, in l...
-Management And Treatment Of Dogs
It is more important to understand the management of a dog, than to be possessed of a thousand nominal remedies for the cure of his various ailments; inasmuch as the Antidote is at all times preferabl...
-Harrier
Favors the Foxhound and the English Beagle, Just as the hawk resembles much the eagle ; The well known Harrier, pride of wealthy squires, No hunter but his sportive stock admires. Foxhound in color...
-Teething, Teeth
A great deal of stress is land on the teething of dogs. About this period, Nature appears to be undergoing a certain change, and a dog is in less danger from dying from Distemper, after the operation ...
-Beagle
With cars of Hound, and Turnspit limb to boot, The gouty sportsman most inclined to suit; Must some relation to the Turnspit be, Else none with back, so long and low as he ; Black—tan, in color, tho' ...
-Cropping, Tailing, Dew-Claws
The dog-fancying portion of the community are so accustomed to the cropping of Bull-dogs, Terriers, Bull-terriers and others of the pugnacious class, that the public, through them, have become convinc...
-Castration Of Dogs—Spaying Of Sluts
Castration is one of the most simple operations, requiring nothing more than a sharp knife, a steady hand and a little experience. The most suitable age, I consider to be from five to nine months. For...
-English Greyhound
His sinewy limb, symmetric form and grace, Vde with t!ic hind, and equal him in pace ; Elastic, bounding o'er the flowery mead, Unmatched his spring, agility and speed. His color black or white, red, ...
-Dog-Training, Tricks Introductory Remarks On The Training Of Dogs
One might suppose from the surprise and astonishment expressed, on the relation of examples of the extraordinary sagacity, instinct and reasoning powers of the dog, that these gifts were bestowed by N...
-Italian Greyhound
Model of beauty, symmetry and grace, From fair Italia springs thy sylphlike race ; Sweet emblem of the clime, that gave thee birth, Symbol of action, sprightliness and mirth ! Like his famed compeer o...
-Down ! Stop ! Steady There !
Down ! Gently press the dog down, repeating Down! Down Sir! hold over him a twig or a whip ; if he resist, (as most probably he may,) use the whip very lightly, and increase in severity, according t...
-Come In ! Keep In ! Go On !
Unless a dog come, when he is called, he is not to be depended on. He may be tempted either for sport, malice, or pastime to pursue a cat, hog, dog, etc ; worse than that, he may be inclined to dodge ...
-Pointer
In color, size, to Setter most akin ; With him contends Diana's prize to win ; Of form more elegant, when highly bred, Smooth drooping ear and intellectual head ; Of nervous build and muscular in limb...
-Shaking Hands, Right Hand, Left Hand, Sitting Up, Standing Up, Walking On The Hind Legs
Generally, the dog's first act of friendship is to put up his hand to his master. His paw should be taken and gently shaken ; then the other ; at the same time, repeating right hand for the right, ...
-Fetching, Carrying, Seeking, Finding
Nearly all dogs, (especially in their pup-pish days) have a natural propensity of running after objects and carrying them about. I have rarely met with an exception ; it appears to be the instinctive ...
-Going Into And Fetching Out Of The Water. Diving
Some dogs have such a desire for aquatic adventures, that they require only the sight or perhaps smell of the water, in moderate weather, to invite them in. The Newfoundland and Spaniel appear to have...
-Setter
Red, brown, or orange, liver, white or black ; P'raps black or tan. or mottled on the buck ; Little it matters, what his hue, or shade, If Snely east, and well proportioned made. Such strange varietie...
-Going Up Stairs, Going Down Stairs, Keeping Out Of Doors, Staying In Doors
These are very simple things to teach, and as easily understood by the most ordinary of canine intellects. Here, the teacher's coaxing. Is of little service. At first a person should be posted at t...
-Water Spaniel
Of him, the trifold merits we demand, Of Pointer, Beagle and of Newfoundland ; Active, intelligent, determined, spry, Tn hunting qualities, with Hound may vie, With Pointer, trace the Woodcock, Snipe ...
-Steady ! With Meat On The Dog's Nose. Meat In His Mouth, Not To Be Eaten
Place a piece of meat on the dog's nose ; keep him steady with it there, till you have slowly counted ten repeating fuller the last number Ten after which, give him liberty to eat it. Repeat this...
-Fetching From The Store. Carrying To A Given Point
A dog. well versed in ordinary fetching and carrying, will require only a little directing and discretionary management, to enable him to execute many little useful errands to a neighboring store, or ...
-Cocker Spaniel
In size fifteen, to thirty pounds betwixt; Of liver color, or with white commixed ; Lively and gay, intelligent and spry ; Ears pendant, flowing hair, endearing eye : For Snipe or Woodcock, Rail, and ...
-Teach Your Dog To Call You, At A Regular Hour
Although the Dog may be considered disinterested in his affection and fidelity to his owner, he is nevertheless as really alive to his own interests, as is the master, whom he serves. He has the same ...
-To Make Trusty Watch Dogs And Good Ratters
Barking is the peculiar prerogative of Dog-dom. By many, an animal that makes an incessant yelping, disturbing his master and annoying his neighbors, is considered a first rate watch dog. This is cert...
-King Charles' Dog
A perfect specimen of Charley hound: Of all canines the rarest to be found. His points arc eight, yet, if in ought he lack, Like a base counterfeit, we send him back. Head, eye and ear, nose, coat, sh...
-On The Training Of Fighting Dogs
As I am particularly requested to compound a chapter on the training of fighting-dogs, for the satisfaction of the curious, I will endeavor to present a few general ideas on the subject, for some of w...
-Comparative Virtues Oe Pointer And Setter
Much has been said with regard to the respective merits of Pointer and Setter. Some Sportsmen stoutly man tain that the Pointer is far the superior, whilst others aver that the Setter is greatly to be...
-Blenheim Spaniel
Of Chaney stock, in shape and feature par, If nought contend his regal stamp to mar ; Orange and white, the genuine it is said, Or black and white, with features tinged with red. Descended from an ...
-Training And Breaking Pointers And Setters
I am not aware that there is anything mysterious in the art of training a Sporting-Dog ; although it might be inferred from the scarcity of thoroughly broken animals, either that it were a secret, rev...
-Mastiff
Serious and stern, majestic, brave and bold, The Baron's pride, in Halcyon days of old, Eseuteheoned oft, by knights and men of state The dreaded guardian of the castle gate. His head, somewhat the co...
-General Remarks On Tile Dis Eases Of Dogs
It may perhaps somewhat surprise those who have hitherto been accustomed to a variety of incomprehensible Latin Prescriptions, receipted to cure Diseases which are not positively known to exist, or wh...
-Bull-Dog
Sullen, morose, unsociable and grim I Show me the man, who'd dream of trusting him 1 With short snub nose, lull, treach'rous glaring eye. Projecting teeth, small ear and forehead high ; Capacious c...
-Diseases Of Dogs. Fits
All breeds of dogs are more or less subject to Fits, although among the coarse mongrel kinds, they arc but little known. Dogs of fine stock, of tender constitutions, those glutted with rich food and l...
-Distemper, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Stoppage
Distemper is a term, with which well nigh every owner of a dog, is perfectly intimate, but the exact source, cause or origin of the disease appears to have baffled the most profound researches of th...
-Bull Terrier
In him, the Terrier and the Bull we trace, Well known to all, his famed, tho' compound race ; The sluggish Bull-dog, thus, new vigor gain3. The Terrier too, the former's pluck retains ; Thus stubborn ...
-English Terrier, (Black & Tan)
Of varied color, fashion black and tan, In England, (say they,) this famed race began , Red, white, .and yellow have been highly prized, Thoagh sundry tints, by man are oft' devised. Well shaped his f...
-Scotch Terrier
Small, rough and whiskery, and of sandy hue Though sometimes gray, and oft' of dusky blue ; Clear, bright, inquisitive, sagacious eye, Moustachiod lip, with brows deep shaded by ; Brave, hardy, vigila...
-Mange
Next to Distemper, Mange is the most common and the most troublesome disease, that Dog dom is heir to. No breed, no age, no si2e is exempt from its attacks. It is propagated in a variety of ways, and ...
-Rabies, Hydrophobia
It is somewhat difficult to define the varied symptoms of Hydrophobia. Incautiously to attempt it might perhaps arouse fears, where there existed no cause for alarm. For the consolation of the nervous...
-Esquimaux Dog
Pet of the Laplander and Esquimaux, Where dwarfish men and stunted mosses grow , Whore winter long extends his dreary reign, And ponderous icebergs choke the northern main. Foxlike in shape, nor va...
-Arctic Sled Dog
A noted member of the frigid zone, Hardy and tough, adapted to his home, To him the traits of horse and hound belong ; His feats the theme of many a polar song. Of wolfish form, yet somewhat stouter g...
-Shepherd Dog
There vain, the Sheep-dog to depict in verse, In doggerel rhyme, his merits to rehearse ; Known in all regions, by a foreign name, Distinct his origin, his use the same. Of varied caste, of different ...
-Colds, Coughs, Asthma, Inflammation Of The Lungs
Colds and Cough, when unconnected with any other complaints are seldom difficult to cure. Dogs are very liable to take cold, but we seldom notice it, except when we consider it either the forerunner o...
-Worms
Worms are very annoying to Dogs of all breeds and ages, but are seldom fatal, after the teething-period. Puppies often come into the world, loaded with worms ; if not.they generally begin to suffer fr...
-Poodle Dog
White, black or brown, thick clothed In wooly hair, A general favorite of the Ladies fair ; The showman's pet, of mountebanks the boast. Said to originate on Gallia's coast. Varies in weight, from six...
-Worm Doses
First 1-2 ounce Steel-filings, mixed in fat and made into twenty-four pills, one more or less, to be given every morning, according to size of dog. Second Teaspoonful Cowage; 48 grains powder...
-Rheumatism, Palsy, Paralysis
Diseases of the nerves are not at all uncommon With dogs, and arc by no means the most easy of management, as they are often the focus of other maladies, which seem to revenge themselves on the nervou...
-Coach Dog
Denmark ft ('3 said,) was once the favor'd State Where Coach dogs first were wont to congregate ; Now graces every canine catalogue, The well known spotted coach, or carriage Dog. Of growth genteel...
-Diseases Of The Eye
The eye of the Dog is subject to a variety of morbid affections, the majority of which do not originate in the eye itself, but in a disordered state of the secretions ; therefore, the general health h...
-Chinese Hairless Dog
Of goodly form, oft' portly, plump and round ; In every clime occasionally is found ; Of high repute, in that celestial sphere, Where dogs are dainties and fat pork is dear. Called Turkish, South Amer...
-Diseases Of The Ear
Disease of the ear is mostly con fined to over fed animals. Wandering mongrels and dogs boarding at their own expense are not so liable to outbursts of gross humors. Heavy-coated dogs are oftener atta...
-Sprains. Dislocations, Fractures, Wounds, Swellings In The Neck And Throat
Sprains Growing dogs, in particular, from their wild reckless gambols are very apt to sprain their joints. I have had a number of cases, where a puppy has become lame for a considerable time, yet t...
-Turnspit Dog
Yellow or brown, with muzzle often black, Low bandy legs, and disproportioned back ; Eve of intelligence, car rather small, Nose quite extensive, teeth, the best of all; Short coat, stout built, inele...
-Pug-Dog
Black nose, with body brown and curly tail, Old fashion Pug 1 Come tell us whence you 4 hail! Thy race declines, thy former history fades, Tho' once the idol of forlorn old maids. And t' were as we...
-Sore Feet
Hunting dogs especially are frequently subject to sore feet. The causes are : traveling far on the hot ground or on a gravelly soil, overwork, frost, mange eruptions, improper feeding. etc., but the m...
-Remarks On Illustrations
In presenting to the public what I believe to be faithful representations of sundry varieties of the Canine Species, I cannot dare presume, that even the knowing ones will pronounce them all to reflec...
-Mongrel
Call him Newfoundland, Turnspit, Pointer, Skye! Crooked leg, long back, snub nose and bleary eye : With Setter head, Hound-ear and Terrier-tail! Whilst Pug and Poodle on the whole prevail ! A...
-Kino Charles' Spaniel
This breed takes it name from Charles 2nd, who was the first to introduce them into England. Some suppose them to have originated in Japan, as there exists there a breed, somewhat similar yet larger. ...
-Arctic-Dog
The dog represented is of the smaller breed of Polar-dogs, and was brought to New York in one of the ships of the Kane Expedition. Weight about twenty pounds. He is remarkable for his activity a...
-Japan Dog
This dog is the property of Captain McClooney, and was brought by him in the Japan Expedition under Commodore Perry. He resembles slightly the Charley and Blenheim stock, but lacks their beauty and sy...
-Prince-Dog, Or Siberian Bloodhound
Prince is the largest Dog known in modern times ; measuring 30 1-2 inches in height, 7 feet, 9 inches in length, weighing over 200lbs. This breed was probably well known to the Romans in days of y...
-Sled-Dog
These animals perform the duties of both Horse and Hound. Their endurance in harness is truly astonishing. They are accustomed to hard work, scanty fare and ill-usage; yet they never desert their post...
-Practical Hints To Owners Of Pet Hogs, Etc
Give your dog a little less than he can cat, and a little more than he can drink. All food is better cooked. Avoid raw meat in hot weather. Keep your pet from the tire; give a comfortable bed, but don...
-Appendix
Mr. Edward Jesse, keeper of the Queens Park, London, in his Anecdotes of Bogs, has shown great research and study on this noble animal, which has been trulv stvled the most faithful friend of man...
-Appendix. Part 2
A third separation, however, seemed to be too much for this faithful animal's temper. He became gloomy, desponding, refused his food, and for a long time his life appeared in great danger. His health ...
-Appendix. Part 3
Such is the animal which the brutality of man subjects to so much ill-treatment; its character depends very much on that of his master, kindness and confidence produce the same qualities in the clog, ...
-Appendix. Part 4
A gentleman who had a dog of a most endearing disposition, was obliged to go on a journey periodically once a-month. His stay was short, and his departure and return very regular, and without variatio...
-Appendix. Part 5
Here is another curious anecdote from Mr. Davy's work. He says that the cook in the house of a friend of his, a lady on whose accuracy he could rely, and from whom he had the anecdote, missed a marrow...
-Appendix. Part 6
A gentleman residing in Denmark, M. De-couick, one of the king's privy councillors, found that he had a remarkable dog. It was the habit of Mr. Decouick to leave Copenhagen on Fridays for Drovengourd,...
-Appendix. Part 7
It is now settled, as a philosophical question, that the instruction communicated to doss, as well as various other animals, has an hereditary effect on the progeny. If a dog be taught to perform cert...
-Appendix. Part 8
The newspapers of the present week contain an account of a highly prized Newfoundland dog in Wakefield, Mass., after tugging at his muzzle, placed on him in accordance with the law, became despondent,...
-Appendix. Part 9
Juno was a dog in which were mingled the blood of the spaniel and Newfoundland, and descended from a family remarkable for intelligence ; for with dogs, even more than with men, talents are heredita...
-Appendix. Part 10
Some years ago, while traveling up the Mississippi river, in common with other passengers on the steamer we were attracted by the docility and intelligence of a Pointer dog. Tins excellent animal, wou...
-Appendix. Part 11
When Mr. M. has company, if he desires the dog to see any one of the gentlemen home, it will walk with him till he reach his home, and then return to his master, how great soever the distance may be. ...
-Appendix. Part 12
Newfoundland dogs may readily be taught to rescue drowning persons In France, this forms a part of their education, and they are now kept in readiness on the banks of the Seine, where they form a sort...
-Appendix. Part 13
Brave Duke, The Mastiff The picture on the opposite page portrays the scene of an attempted murder in the Pyrenees, of a young Englishman, by a relative, who was next of kin, and would, by th...
-Diseases Of Dogs
Feet,Sore When dogs get their feet sore from travelling, it is common to wash them with brine; but which is an erroneous practice. It is better to bathe them with greasy pot-liquor, milk, or butter...
-Fleas In Dogs
Among the numerous inconveniences to which these valuable animals are liable, I hardly know one more troublesome to themselves, or vexatious to their owners, than this common one of fleas. It is, ther...
-Castration Of Dogs
It now and then becomes prudent to perform this operation, from disease of the spermatic chord, or from swellings in the testicles themselves. Whenever such a necessity occurs, although it is not a da...
-Fits
The fits that usually appear in dogs, though not very different in appearance from each other, arise from very different causes, and, therefore, require very different treatment The epileptic fits tha...
-Age Of Dogs
Dogs do not, as horses, present any exact criterion of their age; nevertheless, attention to the following points will materially assist us in determining the matter. At about four years, the front...
-Hydrophobia-The Spitz
This is the most important subject at present before the public, and is discussed pro and con by both the learned and unlearned. There are many deaths charged to the bite of the Spitz, who is accused ...
-The Great Bench Show
Was held in the Hippodrome, which had been fitted up expressly for the purpose. Stalls were erected around the capacious arena for the accommodation of the dogs; but the entries were so much in excess...
-The Bones Of The Canine Skeleton
The first portion of the skeleton which claims our attention is the skull. The shape of this extremity is familiar to every one, and differs in the various breeds, being- more elongated in the greyhou...
-Glossary Of Words Used By The Fancy
Apple Headed A term used to designate the peculiar roundness of the black-and-tan Toy Terrier. This roundness is considered a point of beauty by some judges. Beltons ( Blue And Lemon ) The sp...
-Glossary Of Words Used By The Fancy. Continued
Rose-Ear Another form of ear of Balldog. Tins ear folds at the back, and the tip laps over outwards, showing part of the inside, (Idstone). Stern The tail. Mostly used in sporting parlance....







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