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used by them in pursuing the seal, the bear and the reindeer. 

 Yoked to heavily laden sledges, they often drag them with untir- 

 ing patience, fifty or sixty miles in a day. Capt. Parry's " Jour, 

 nal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of a North West 

 Passage," and Dr. Kane's "Arctic Explorations," abound in 

 graphic descriptions of the manners of the Esquimaux them- 

 selves, and in interesting particulars showing the utility of their 

 dogs. With good sleighing, six or seven of these dogs will draw 

 from eight to ten hundred weight, at the rate of seven or eight 

 miles an hour, for several hours together. 



The GREYHOUND, (one of the second division,) is the swiftest 

 of all the dogs, and is used principally in the chase of the hare. 



The NEWFOUNDLAND dog is so named from the place whence it 

 originated. It is not to be confounded with the Labrador dog, 

 which is a larger and stronger animal. Both are trained to draw 

 sledges and light carriages. The Newfoundland dog is well 

 known for his care in guarding the property of his owner. He 

 is remarkably fond of the water, and will bring out any object 

 which his master points out in the water, and place it at his feet. 

 Many have been rescued by this dog from a watery grave. He 

 evinces the greatest fidelity and affection towards those who take 

 care of him. 



The WATER SPANIEL, (of the fourth division,) delights in taking 

 itself to the water, which it does in pursuit of game. It is use- 

 ful to persons who are shooting wild ducks, or water hens, as 

 these fowl conceal themselves so closely that without aid they can. 

 not be discovered. It will dive to a considerable depth, and bring 

 up any small object from the bottom. 



The BLOODHOUNDS, (fifth division,) are noted for the acuteness 

 of their smell, and can trace a man or an animal with unfailing 

 certainty. Sometimes they have been used in the capture of 

 thieves, especially sheep stealers. It is about two feet four 

 inches in height, and has a voice peculiarly deep, and that may 

 be heard a considerable distance. 



The MASTIFFS, (sixth division,) are distinguished by the short- 

 ness of the nose, and the breadth of the head, which is caused by the 

 large muscles that move the jaw. Its powerful frame and deep 

 voice have led to its selection as a house guard against burglars. 



The TERRIERS, (seventh division,) are used for destroying rats 

 and other vermin, and will boldly invade the covert of the fox or 

 the badger. They become strongly attached to their masters, 

 and can be taught many tricks for their amusement. 



The Shepherd's dog, (of the same division with the Esquimaux,) 

 is a rough and shaggy animal, having sharp pointed ears and nose. 



