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upper part of the fore-leg ten inches ; length of the head 

 fourteen inches ; his feet are webbed, or with the membrane 

 connecting the toes extending to their tips, which enables 

 him to swim with great ease and dexterity. He is covered 

 with long, shaggy, flowing hair, and his fore-legs are feathered 

 behind, as well as the hinder ones, as far as the hock joint. 

 The fur in many is white, with black or dark brown patches 

 and spots, but they are also met with plentifully of almost 

 all colours, as chocolate, fawn-colour, cream-colour, and 

 black. 



This dog is not remarkable for symmetry of form, or in 

 the setting on of his legs, and consequently his motion is 

 somewhat awkward and loose, and therefore he is not dis- 

 tinguished for speed, — a defect which might be remedied 

 by breeding, were an improvement in that particular de- 

 sirable. 



The Newfoundland-dog is docile to a very great degree, 

 and nothing can exceed his afiection. Naturally athletic 

 and active, he is ever eager to be employed, and seems 

 delighted to perform any little office required of him. Na- 

 ture has given him a great share of emulation, and hence to 

 be surpassed or overcome is to him the occasion of great 

 pain. Active on every emergency, he is the friend of all, 

 and is naturally without the least disposition to quarrel witli 

 other animals. He seldom or never offers offence, but will 

 not receive an insult or injury with impunity. Such is the 

 capacity of his understanding, that he can be taught almost 

 everything which man can inculcate, and of which his own 

 strength and frame are capable. His sagacity can only be 

 exceeded by his energies, and he perseveres with unabated 

 ardour in whatever shape he is employed, and while he has 

 a hope of success he will never slacken in his efibrts to 

 attain it. The amazing pliability of his temper peculiarly 



