PURCHASING DOGS. 



[May 26, 1877.] 



SOME time ago I sent you my recollections of 

 a dog who knew a halfpenny from a penny, 

 and who could count up as far as two (see page 

 56). I have been able to obtain authentic 

 information of a dog whose mental powers 

 were still more advanced, and who, in his 

 day, besides being celebrated for his abilities, 

 was of substantial benefit to a charitable 

 institution in his town. The dog I refer to 

 was a little white fox-terrier, Prin by name, 

 who lived at the Lion Hotel, at Kidder- 

 minster, for three or four years ; but now, 

 alas ! he is dead, and nothing remains of him 

 but his head in a glass case. 



I had heard of this dog some months ago, 

 but on Saturday last, having to make a visit 

 to Kidderminster, I went to see him. The 

 f acts I give about him are based on the 



