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handsome appearance. The thorough bred dogs of 

 this race in Spain have the septum of the nose ver- 

 tically divided by a deep groove, and the wings of 

 the nostrils exceedingly dilated and irritable. 



THE SETTER, 



Cants Index, 

 PLATES XV. AND XV.* 



Is another variety of sporting dogs distinguished for 

 long silky hair, and usually considered as a larger 

 breed of spaniel; therefore likewise originating or 

 brought from the peninsula of Spain. The head of 

 this race shows a remarkable development of the 

 brain, and in character we find a corresponding in- 

 telligence, affection, and docility, unequalled by any 

 other kind of dog; and though somewhat timid, 

 bearing fatigue better than the pointer. The least 

 adulterated breeds are still found in Ireland, where 

 high prices are paid for the best individuals. In 

 figure they participate of the pointer and the spaniel. 

 Their more ancient colours were deep chestnut and 

 white, or quite red ; in England they are white, or 

 white with black or brown marks, and in both coun- 

 tries larger than the spaniel. Dudley, duke of 

 Northumberland, in 1535, first trained setters to the 

 net. In Mr. Bell's admirable description of British 

 dogs,* there are some interesting anecdotes of this 

 faithful race, to which we refer. 



* Bell's British Quadrupeds. 



