THE ENGLISH SETTER, &c. 119 



might be supposed to take, could scarcely be less than a hundred 

 and twenty miles. The horns of this stag, which were the largest 

 ever seen in that part of the country, were affixed to a large tree 

 in the park, in commemoration of this extraordinary chase. 



Many other kinds of dogs are used in the sports of the field, 

 and contribute to the innocent and healthful amusements of coun- 

 try gentlemen. Of these we shall observe 



THE ENGLISH SETTER. 



This is a handsome and active dog: its use and qualities are 

 well known. Its scent is exquisite, and its sagacity in discover- 

 ing the various kinds of game, with its caution in approaching 

 them, exhibit a wonderful specimen of animal instinct. 



THE SPANISH POINTER 



Appears, from the etymology of its name, to have originated 

 from Spain, although it is now naturalized in England, where the 

 greatest attention has been paid to preserve the purity of the 

 breed. It is principally employed in finding partridges, pheas- 

 ants, &c., either for the gun or the net, and is remarkable for its 

 docility, its aptness for receiving instruction being such, that it 

 may be said to be almost self-taught. In this respect it greatly 

 excels the English pointer, which requires great care and atten- 

 tion in training. A mixed breed between the Spanish and Eng- 

 lish, is now chiefly used by sportsmen, and these are the setting 

 dogs, which seem to be the most esteemed. 



THE LARGE WATER-SPANIEL, 



Is chiefly used in discovering the haunts of wild ducks, and 

 other water-fowl ; it is fond of water, and swims well. In its 

 disposition it is docile and obedient : its form is elegant ; its hair 

 beautifully curled ; its ears are long, and its aspect is sagacious 

 and pleasing. These doss are extremely useful in finding birds that 

 have been shot, or disabled, and fetching them out from places 

 which the sportsman cannot conveniently approach. The small 

 water-spaniel is of a less size, but resembles the other in form, 

 and is of similar habits and disposition. 



THE SPRINGER 



Is an indefatigable pursuer of its game, and exceedingly active 

 and expert in raising woodcocks and snipes from their haunts in 

 the woods and marshes which they frequent. 



Of this kind also seems to b.e that handsome little animal, 

 known by the appellation of King Charles's dog, the favourite 

 companion of that monarch, who is said to have been generally 

 attended by several of that kind. 



