THE THIBET MASTIFF 



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considerably from that of his English namesake, and partakes 

 somewhat of the character of that of our Bloodhounds, although 

 equally distinct from that; and it might fairly be described as a 





compromise between the two, as it possesses features common to 

 both. The skull is shorter than that of the Bloodhound, and not so 

 massive as that of our Mastiff. The ears are small, like those of 

 the latter dog. The eyes are deep sunk, like the Bloodhound's, 

 and show some haw ; there is also a good deal of flew, the lips 



