Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-06
DOGGIE'S SUMMER TRAPS
SHOULD INCLUDE A MACINTOSH
AND HIGH BOOTS.
Fanciful Detail of What Might Con-
stitute an Up-tO-Date
Wardrobe.


Written for The Evening Star.
To get doggie ready for his summer out
ing demands some thought, as his require
ments are many. The twentieth CEN
fury SCOTS at the old way of packing him
in a soap box and sending him with the
forevan of luggage to his country home.
Instead, he leaves town with the family
and journeys in the parior car quite en-
grand seigneur. Even then his person is
protected from the jeers and questionings
of porters that do not appreciate his high
position. If he is a small dog, perhaps
tiny Japanese terrier, worth anywhere
from $500 to $1,000. he will be hidden in
what looks to be black patent leather
satchel, rather square in its build One
side of 1t, however, lifts up and displays
underneath a wire screen guarding the
whole side and admitting abundant ventila
ton. Within this snug quarter the little
silk cushion exactly suited to his COM
pleXion.
The larger dog travels usually in willow
baskets, shaped like little houses, with
lattice-work windows to let in air, and a
commodious door fastened with a small
paddock. Sometimes to cheer him on his
way a few Of his toys are placed beside
him; for pet dogs have almost as many
playthings as do children. Among these
is small rag dollie for him to romp with,
and he will carry her about indiscriminate-
ly by the arm or head. His kind mistress
usually gives him also one of her cast off
satin slippers, for which he had a fancy,
the French heel fits his teeth so we'll. An
other plaything that all doggies should
ly approve. 1t should be quite large
bone. such a one as is bought with soup
meat, and boiled until all it's Objectionable
matter has fallen away. To gnaw on this
keeps their teeth in good condition and
affords young puppy, especially. an op-
portunity to work of a good bit Of his
excessive spirits.
Besides his playthings. attention must be
paid to doggies wardrobe, for no longer
is he allowed to rely only on the one OF
natures providing. With much petting 1t
may be that he has become somewhat ten
der. At all events fashionable little dog
gieS now must have rubber boots and
macintosh to wear in rainy weather. The
macintosh is of English make, of dark
blue waterproof cloth, and made like
regular blanket with the addition of q
rounded hood. This when the day is very
wet can be pulled over his head. Usually,
however, 1t is allowed to turn backward
and show its pretty red lining. The little
boots, on the contrary, are imported from
France. where they are bought for 81
set. On sunshiny days, a trifie COOL he
goes out with either a jaunty blanket of
fine cloth, or else has Queen Elizabeth
ruff about his neck tied with a smart bow
If, however, he is a natty looking dog
whose style is averse to much dress. he
should wear simply a harness Of tan
iedthei " WHICH ulS leader may De at
tached.
At seasons when gifts are showered, and
especially by those returning from Europe
the pets of a household are not forgotten
The most attractive thing to suggest for a
dog, therefore, is a brace Of brushes A
most unique set lately seen in New York
had backs Of wood and were carved in imi-
tation of terriers heads. They were then
filled with long bristles which, while plia-
BILE. were st1n enough to keep his coat In
good condition, and found to be most use
full to such dogs Japs or Maltese ter
riers, with long. silky coats. After their
bath and alcohol rub these are applied by
skilled hands with as much vim as a
young man expends In plastering down his
hair, after which they are delicately per-
fumed.