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those tricks most intricate and difficult, and it is truly astonishing to what an extent they 

 may be trained. 



An English writer says: &quot;With more intelligence than falls to the lot of any other dog, 

 he unites great fidelity to his master, and a strong love of approbation, so that he may readily 

 be induced to attempt any trick which is shown him, and the extent to which he may be 

 taught to carry out the secret orders of his instructor is quite marvelous. He fetches and 

 carries very readily, swims well, and has a good nose, but has no particular fondness for 

 hunting game, often preferring a stick or a stone to a hare or pheasant. Two of these dogs 

 which were exhibited in London astonished every one with their clever performances, sitting 

 upon the table gravely, and playing a game at cards as quickly as a human being, the cards 

 being placed before them, and the one to be played being selected by the dog s foot. Of 

 course this was all done by preconcerted signal, but nevertheless it was remarkably well 

 managed, and showed a wonderful degree of intelligence and discipline. 



The Poodle is characterized by a large wide head, rising sharply at the forehead, long 

 falling ears clothed with thick curly hair, rather small eyes, square muzzle, with a liberal 

 allowance of jowl, and a sedate appearance until roused by any prospect of fun; a well- 

 formed pointer-like body, but covered with thick closely curling hair, hanging down in ring 

 lets below; tail usually cropped more or less, naturally covered with crisp curls; legs straight, 

 and covered all round with hair hanging in short ringlets; feet small and round, and moder 

 ately hairy; color white or black, or white and black; height from sixteen to twenty inches.&quot; 



Those pure white in color are generally preferred. We have seen these dogs so trained 

 that two of them would stand erect upon their hind feet, and putting their fore paws upon 

 each others shoulders, would waltz about the room keeping time to music ; also stand on their 

 heads, balance themselves on the back of a chair, resting upon the head with the hind feet in 

 the air, jump the rope, etc. 



The King Charles Spaniel. There are two recognized varieties of the Toy 

 Spaniel, viz.: the Blenheim, and the King Charles Spaniel, which have a somewhat close 

 resemblance, although the latter is 

 the largest, and is considered the 

 handsomer of the two, if hand 

 some they could be called. The 

 points in the King Charles are: 

 Head round and short; ears long 

 and pendant, well coated, or what 

 is termed &quot; feathered; &quot; eyes large 

 and prominent; nose short with a 

 deop stop that is, well indented 

 just at the setting in of the nose 

 from the forehead; neck short, 

 well coated; shoulders wide; fore 

 legs short and well feathered; feet 

 long, with good coat between each 

 toe; back compact and short; loin 

 strong; tail carried low, never 



higher than the level of the back, with plenty of feathers on it; hind legs well feathered 

 also; coat abundant, silky, straight, and glossy; the black pure and very fine; where tanned, 

 rich mahogany color, free from white, a tan spot over each eye, lips tan, and all under parts, 

 with legs and feet, deep rich tan. 



The Blenheim varies but slightly from the former except in color, and being of smaller 

 size, the color being always a white ground with red or yellow spots, and a well defined blaze 



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