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from each other and the more clearly defined against the white the spots 

 are the better. In size they should be from that of a sixpence to a florin, 

 and the rounder the better. Large ones generally run into each other, 

 and when too small they want boldness, and give a shotted or freckled 

 appearance. 



The subject of our engraving, Spotted Dick, is the best built dog of 

 his breed I have ever seen ; he is beaten by Captain in spots and colour 

 by a few points, but in other respects is, I think, the best dog of the day. 

 He has well spotted ears, which are rarely met with, and the beautiful 

 bright tan spots on back of legs, &c., which are a great addition to a 

 Dalmatian's beauty. Spotted Dick, formerly owned by Mr. A. W. Dalziel, 

 and now the property of Mr. A. G. James, Kirkby Lonsdale, was bred 

 by Mr. A. B. Jayne, of Upper Norwood. 



Measurements of Dr. James's Spotted Dick : Age, 2| years ; weight, 

 431b. ; height at shoulder, 21in. ; length from nose to set on of tail, 

 34in. ; length of tail, 13in. ; girth of chest, 25in. ; girth of loin, 19in. ; 

 girth of head, 15Hn. ; girth of forearm, Gin. ; length of head from 

 occiput to tip of nose, 8|in. ; girth of muzzle midway between eyes and 

 tip of nose, 8|in. 



CHAPTER XIII. THE THIBET MASTIFF. 



BY COBSINCON. 



THIS breed is comparatively rare in England, and therefore only 

 occasionally met with at our shows, but he is such a magnificent animal 

 that I would gladly see him bred here, as he is really well worth 

 cultivating for his noble appearance, and under the skill and care of 

 English breeders his natural good qualities, grand proportions, and 

 noble bearing would be developed to the utmost. 



In their native country they are used as guardians of the flock 

 and the family, and half a dozen of them with ' ' their bristles 

 up" would certainly present a formidable front to marauders, human or 

 lupine. 



In general contour he bears a considerable resemblance to our English 



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