THE DALMATIAN DOG. 



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extremely valuable, and it is strange that so few of 

 them are owned and trained for this purpose. It is so sel- 

 dom that a well- trained Dalmatian is seen in his proper 

 position, between the heels of the horse and the fore axle, 

 or under the pole between both horses if a span that 

 when such a sight is presented it invariably excites the 

 curiosity and admiration of all beholders. 



A TYPICAL DALMATIAN. 



It is a common error to suppose that the breed in ques- 

 tion is devoid of intelligence and unsuitable for use in any 

 other capacity than in the stable and about the carriage. 

 The writer has owned many fine dogs of various breeds, 

 and for general usefulness and intelligence, as a house-dog 

 and as a companion, prefers the black-spotted Dalmatian to 

 any other. 



One specimen that I owned was a most excellent ratter, 

 and on one occasion killed eleven rats within a few minutes. 

 This was an exceptional animal, however, for this quality 



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