After a life-time's experience with dogs of all kinds, in all kinds of field work, at all seasons of the year and under every possible condition, I feel competent to claim a knowledge of dogs, birds, guns and game, that will be valuable as well as interesting to the reader.

Fred. Erb, Jr.

I have hunted for nearly forty years, from the time when I helped my father furnish game for the people crossing the plains and journeying to the unopened West, to the present day, and whether in the Middle States, on the western plains, or azvay down South, the pleasure and charm of the free, open air life has never been lost.

My life has always been in the Held from a youngster, and to the end of my days I hope to roam over hills and prairies, among the game and birds, with my dogs and gun.

Looking back through the years on the many happy days so spent, I offer to all the benefits of my life's experience, in the hope that by the aid of this book they may learn to know the value and necessity of a thorough training for the dog that is to be companion as well as helper in the long days of a hunt, and appreciate any facts that will help to preserve his health and usefulness and increase his knowledge and ability.

All lovers of cats will welcome my advice in regard to the care and training of them, and if my rules are followed, none need to fear the slight illnesses that often cause so much anxiety, nor even the more serious ones, while the increased intelligence of the pets will more than repay the careful study of this book.

RETRIEVERS.