Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, October 24, 1981, Image 52
Bl2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 24,1981 It’s always hard to tell if a dog is enjoying a good grooming or if he’d rather not be bothered. This English Setter being groomed by owner Mardi Hockenberry, seems to have mixed feelings. But whether they enjoy it or not, it’s good dog care, just as is preparing your dog for winter. Read the story for more instructions. ‘SW I . PJhJK 2. REP 3 . iauow 4- . BLUE 5. BROWNJ fOTB flying js a Joy mcumgs oLdJ4ys EX ISTED, 7 HE BEFU/TyOFE K/TE SOEB/N& /M TUB s<y fCF Smspy/A/G ACCOM PL ISA MB NT, BSPBC/AUy IFyOUMpys DESIGNED THE KITE YOUBSECF. THE WEIGHT BEOS. USED KfTES To TESTTNB/R GL/OBBTL/6HT theories, Kites fifstchms from the ch/mese, ihthe LEST OBCPOE ftDULTS H#[/e DOM/METED KITE FL y/NG. 6. ORAMGE 7. GREEK! 8. LTBROWKI 9. LT. BLUE 10. LT. GREEN Get lassie ready for winter LANCASTER - This is the season when we start wearing sweaters and wool slacks, and replacing screens with storm windows. It’s also a good time to see that your dog is prepared to meet the cold winter weather. Although your dog may have seemed quite content to sleep under the stars all summer, it needs a wintertime shelter if it’s to live outdoors. The shelter can be a simple box that you build at home, or you can buy a more elegant model, cor Mete with nameplate ..... a ■ ©very group and the Isn’t he cute? His little guy on the left is no exception. His name buddies are both' Border Collies. They belong is Jerry Roman and he is a 6-month-old to Carol Ungenfelter of Fort Matilda. from a local lumberyard. The important thing to remember is that the dog’s house should be snug and waterproof, to give protection against the cold winds and ram. The size of the shelter is im portant. It should be just big enough for the pet to turn around inside. The dog uses its body heat to warm the doghouse in winter, and too much empty space creates a heat loss. Place the entrance to the bouse away from the prevailing winds or hang a piece of material in the doorway to cut the 7/1 11 IHJ check to see that your dog still fits comfortably uiside. Clean out the dust and debris from the past season, and relme it with clean newspapers, straw or old rags. These materials will help hold the heat and insulate the dog from the damp ground. MucH of the dog’s warmth comes from the quality of its coat. Thick, clean fur has the best insulating quality. You can help your pet keep warm by grooming him regularly so that body oils and dirt do not mat the hairs down. If your dog is io-i.'qi