THE DOG FAMILY 



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They arc beiiiL; bred with small natural drooping car-. One of the first I remember seeing 

 exhibited was a large harlequin belonging to the late Mr. Frank Adcock, with the appropriate 

 name of " Satan," as, although always shown muzzled, In- required the attentions <>f three or four 

 keepers to deal with him . and at one show 1 attended ho overpowered his keepers, got one of 

 them on the ground, tore hi- jacket off, and gave him a rough handling. 



Non sporting Varieties. 

 Saint Bernards, although 



sometimes exceeding 3 feet at 

 the shoulder, are as a rule very 

 docile and good tempered, and 

 main- are owned by ladies. The 

 coat may be rough or smooth, 

 according to taste ; but either 

 are splendid animals. They are 

 sometimes seen so -coloured, 

 but those with markings — shades 

 of rich reel, with white and 

 black, for preference — are the 

 handsomest. They are still used 

 as " first aids " in the snow on 

 the Swiss mountains. So far as 

 I remember, this is the only 

 breed c if di >g used for stud and 

 exhibition for which as much as 

 57,500 has been paid; and this 

 has occurred on more than one 



Photo h Frattlli AHuarf] 



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This, shemii a typical specimen of this breed, ivith cropped ears, luh'tch 'will be dts 

 continued in show dogs 



occasion. 



Newfoundlands have re- 

 gained their place in popularity, and many good blacks and black-and-whites can now be seen. 

 Numerous cases are on record of their rendering aid to persons in danger of drowning, and 

 establishing communication with wrecked vessels and the shore. 



MASTIFFS are looked on as one of the national breeds. Their commanding presence and 

 stately manner make them highly suitable as guards, and they are credited with much attach- 

 ment and devotion to their owners. The 

 colours are mostly shades of fawn with black 

 muzzle, or shades of brindle. 1 am able to 

 give the portrait of one of the best speci- 

 mens living, belonging t" .Mr. R. Leadbeater. 



Bull-dogs are also regarded .1- ,1 national 

 breed. They are at present in high favour. 

 The sizes and colours are so various that all 

 ta-tes can Lie satisfied. Recently there has 

 been a fancy for toy bull-dogs, limited to 22 

 lbs. in weight, mostly with upright ears 

 of tulip shape. In spite of the main- 

 aspersions on their character, bull-dogs are 

 usually easy-going and good-tempered, and 

 are often very fastidious feeders — what fanciers 

 call " bad doers." 



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DACHSUND 



The photograph conveys a fair idea of these Quaint degs 



