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his master. He will fetch and carry at command, and will dive to the 

 bottom of deep water in search of a piece of money, which he will bring 

 out, and deposit at the feet of the person by whom he was sent. Cowper 

 has recorded, in a pleasing poem, an instance of sagacity and of a desire to 

 gratify a master, which was displayed by his spaniel, Beau. As he was 

 walking by the Ouse, he was desirous to obtain one of the water-lilies, which 

 grew in the river, but was unable to reach it. Beau seemed disposed to 

 assist him, but the poet called him off, and pursued his ramble. On his 

 return, however, Beau rushed into the stream, cropped a lily, and laid it at 

 his master's feet. 



THE HARRIERi 



Is closely allied to the beagle, though larger, more swift, and vigorous. It 

 is ardent in the chase, and frequently outstrips the fleetest sportsman. A 

 mixed breed, between this and the large terrier, forms a strong, active, and 

 hardy hound, which is used in hunting the otter. It is rough, wire-haired, 

 thick-quartered, long-eared, and thin-shouldered. 



THE SPANISH POINTER 2 



Is derived, as its name implies, from Spain, but has long been naturalized 

 in England, where great attention has been paid to preserve the breed in 

 all its purity. It is remarkable for the aptness and facility with which it 

 receives instruction, and may be said to be almost self-taught ; whilst the 

 English pointer requires the greatest care and attention in breaking and 

 training for the sport. But on the other hand, it is less capable than the 

 English pointer of enduring fatigue. It is chiefly employed in finding 

 partridges, pheasants, &c. 



• C. Gallicus. * C. avicularis. 



