The Practical Dog Book (Simpkin Marshall, 21s.) is a fascinating
volume. It is thick and heavy—defects, no doubt, since you cannot put it down ! It is expensive, but no one who ever loved a dog could grudge an effort to hold it or buy it. The pictures alone, ancient and modern, especially ancient, are worth the money. The history of the different breeds with illustrations gave most delight to the present reviewer, but the man who breeds and show dogs professionally will not find the book less valuable than one who looks on them only as companions. All friends of the dog are catered for and taught how to train and how to dose their charges, on the most humane and intelligent lines. Sick dogs and strong dogs, good dogs and naughty dogs, ought to be grateful to Mr. Ash, and in their name all their devoted patrons should thank him
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