Sheep And Dogs

Bxchange. For a number of years past protecting sheep from dogs by the use of bells has been recommended at different times. Some have denied that bells were of any benent, but here is one instance f avoring their use. A Southern farmer writes: Af ter much experimentng the following has proven the most beneflcial in protecting sheep from dogs : For a flook of from 20 to 100 and 150 head, put on from 14 to 16 bells of various sizes and tones, from the common little sheep-bell up to a large cow-bell. It is the variety of tone and sound that terrifles the sheep-killing dog. Again : The flock should alvvays be so situated tbat they can approachthe house of the landlord, through a lañe or gap in the fence, and if occasionally salted near the house will invariably approach it at night to sleep, particularly if disturbed by dog or person. No dog, I care not how much practica he may have in killing sheep, can be induced even under the most trying condition to attack a flock having from 14 to 16 bells of different sizes and tones. A dog severely pressed of hunger may be iiifluenced to attack a flock while down at rest, or silently grazing; but the moment that doleful sound of 16 bells of different sizes and tones reaches his ear, his tail will be seen to tuck between his legs and he is oiï for other quarters in a moment. Not one dog in a hundred can catch and hold a strong sheep in a run of 400 to 600 yards ; henee the advantage of having a flock so situated that the sheep can at all times approach the house. For over 20 years I have kept a flock of from 100 to 200 head, and although there are many worthles8 sheep-killiug dog8 around me in the neighborhood, I . have not had one killed by dogs.