THE POPULAR GUIDE TO PUPPY-REARING. By Olwen Gwynne-Jones.

(1951) 1964 6th edition. Small 8vo (125 x 192mm). Pp104. B/w line drawings. Blue boards, spine titled in black.

Wise and straight-forward advice on rearing puppies from an author of long experience. "I think this little book has fulfilled its purpose in helping the new breeder in the fascinating tasks of rearing puppies. It seemed to me that there was a need for such a book, and I well remember that when I started breeding in 1936 I lookedin vain for a book of this type. It has made the writer many friends and I believe that it has found its way into veterinary libraries as well as city libraries. Since the book was first written, veterinary science has marched ahead, especially with regard to immunisation, and these recent discoveries have been incorporated here. For comments on these and other veterinary matters I owe my veterinary surgeon, Mr. Andrew Edgson, a big debt of gratitude." (From the author's preface to the 1964 sixth edition). Chapters include:- Before the puppy is born - choice of brood; Breeding - choice of sire; The oestrum - sending to the stud dog; The diet and care of the pregnant bitch; The veterinary surgeon and the breeder; Preparations for whelping; Whelping; The first week after whelping; Early infancy - parturient eclampsia; Early kennel arrangements; Weaning; Worming; Exercise and housing of young puppies; Handling and training hints; Minor ailments; Distemper, 'hard pad' and viral hepatitis - immunisation and prevention; Teething and simple medicines; Exhibiting puppies; Do's and don'ts.