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black, with sharply defined markings of tan, 

 and no white. Of the tan-color should be a 

 spot over each eye and on both cheeks, the 

 lips and underjaw, and inside of the legs. 

 Black lines should run up through the tan on 

 every toe, and the hue of the tan should bor- 

 der on red. 



Not so desirable as this charming house-dog 

 is his relative, the bull-terrier. He has his good 

 qualities, of course. As a guardian he is un- 

 surpassed, and for courage and persistence no 

 dog is more distinguished. But, on the other 

 hand, fighting is his dearest delight ; no dog 

 and no strange man can expect mercy at his 

 hands. It is said that he can be taught to be 

 kind to children, but it is somewhat risky to 

 depend upon a cultivated virtue, and it is safer 

 to select some other breed for a house pet. 



A great favorite with many people is the fox- 

 terrier, with his short, easily-kept-clean coat, 

 and his lively temperament. He has many 

 doggish virtues attachment to his friends, 

 amusing ways, fondness for a house life, and 

 willingness to be petted, and he is cleanly and 

 inoffensive as regards odor. The greatest 

 drawback to his desirableness as a companion 



