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is pleasing to note that it is not now the fash- 

 ion to clip this dog's ears. The predominant 

 trait in the coach-dog seems to be his fond- 

 ness for horses; indeed, those who do not like 

 him say he is fit for nothing but to be the 

 companion of a stableman, certainly not at all 

 suitable for a house pet. His proper place 

 with a carriage is running under the fore axle. 



The bull-dog is considered beautiful in ex- 

 act proportion to his ugliness. The more his 

 nose turns up, and the greater number of ugly 

 wrinkles he can show, the higher is his value. 

 Indeed, it is intended that he should be ugly 

 in temper, corresponding with his looks, and 

 he is naturally a blood-thirsty beast. Yet, on 

 the other hand, he is said to be affectionate 

 and gentle to children, unless his temper is 

 soured by being regarded as only a protector, 

 and kept chained treatment that turns the 

 most gentle into a savage. He is suitable 

 only for the country. 



The big hounds can hardly be said to come 

 under the head of house-dogs, and they are 

 entirely out of place in the city. The English 

 greyhound is very attractive in the country, 

 where there is plenty of room, for exercise is 



