268 THE SPANIEL. 
OF LATE years, a Dog which much resembles the last-mentioned animal has come 
into fashion as a house-dog, or as a companion. This is the PomERANrIAN Fox Doe, 
commonly known as the “ Loup-loup.” 
It is a great favourite with those who like a Dog for a companion, and not for mere 
use, as it is very intelligent in its character, and very handsome in aspect. Its long 
white fur, and bushy tail, give it quite a distinguished appearance, of which the animal 
POMERANIAN DOG.—Canis familiaris, 
seems to be thoroughly aware. Sometimes the coat of this animal is a cream colour, and 
very rarely is deep black. The pure white, however, seems to be the favourite. It is a 
lively little creature, and makes an excellent companion in a country walk. 
OF THE Spaniel Dogs, there are several varieties, which may be classed under two general 
heads, namely, Sporting and ao Spaniels; the former being used by the sportsman in 
finding game for him ; and the latter being simply employed as companions. 
The FELD SPANIEL is remarkable for the intense love which it bears for hunting game, 
and the energetic manner in which it carries out the wishes of its master. There are two 
breeds of Field Spaniels, the one termed the “Springer,” being used for heavy work 
among thick and thorny coverts, and the other being principally employed in woodcock 
shooting, and called in consequence the “Cocker.” The Blenheim and King Charles 
Spaniels derive their origin from the Cocker. The three Dogs which are represented 
in the engraving are examples of the three most celebrated breeds of Springer Spaniels. 
The black Dog is a Sussex Spaniel; that which stands in the foreground is a Clumber ; 
and the seated Dog is a Norfolk Spaniel. Some of these Dogs continually give tongue 
while engaged in the pursuit of game, and utter different sounds according to the 
description of game which they have reached; while others are perfectly mute in their 
quest. Each of these qualities is useful in its way, and the Dog is valued accordingly ; 
