28 DOGS. 





being as tall as a calf of a year old. They have some- 

 what the general appearance of the greyhound, but their 

 body and limbs are, in proportion, much more stout and 

 strong. They are now become scarce. 



9. Common Greyhound. The fleetness of Greyhound 

 is very remarkable : one of these dogs has been known 

 to run more than four miles in twelve minutes. The] 

 hunt by sight, and not, like the hound, by scent. Thei 

 shape is slender, nose pointed, body curved, and tai 

 curled upwards at the extremity. 



10. Mastiff. The chief use of the Mastiff is for 

 watch-dog, and from his great size and strength he is 

 peculiarly well fitted for this employment. Our islanc 

 was celebrated for the excellence of its Mastiffs, even 

 during the time of the Romans. 



11. Bull Dog. Since the ferocious practice of bull- 

 baiting has declined in this country, this race of dogs has 

 been neglected, and, consequently, they are much less 

 numerous than they were formerly. In size they are 

 somewhat smaller than a mastiff; but in form, nearly 

 allied to it. The body is robust, and the lips pendulous 

 at the sides. 



12. Terrier. The courage afid ferocity of the Terriei 

 are such as to render it an animal peculiarly useful in 

 the destruction of all kinds of vermin. It is employed by 

 sportsmen, in forcing foxes and other beasts of prey oul 

 of their dens. Some terriers are rough- haired, and others! 

 smooth. Their le"gs are short, und they are generally o 

 a reddish, brown, or black colour. 



13. Lurcher. This may be called the poacher's dog 

 He takes his prey by mere subtilty. If he enters a 

 warren, he neither barks nor runs on the rabbits, but 

 seizes, by a sudden spring, such as come within his 

 reach. There are two varieties, one covered with; 



