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savage sport of bull-baiting has given way to more refined 

 pastimes, the breed has grown scarce. Humanity is al- 

 most prompted to indulge a wish that it may become 

 utterly extinct. As long as even one of the species re- 

 mains, it will recall the remembrance of vulgar barbarism, 

 and perpetuate the stigma of our former tasteless amuse- 

 ments and cruel manners, of which pugilism is now the 

 prominent disgrace. 



THE TERRIER. 



This is a faithful sagacious creature ; of material use to 

 sportsmen, and much esteemed as a vigilant domestic 

 guard. As the caprices of mankind fluctuate, some 

 varieties of dogs become fashionable, while others fall 

 into decay. The terrier has been, for some time past, of 

 great estimation in this island ; and, from a wish to im- 

 prove the old breed, considerable pains have been taken 

 to raise a spotted variety, which is now a favourite (and 

 deservedly so) for its beauty and its numerous agreeable 

 qualities. 



The pug, the gaze-hound, the blood-hound, the leym- 

 mer, the lap-dog, the harlequin, the cur, the shock-dog, 

 the fox-dog, the turnspit, and the lion-dog, are all men- 

 tioned and described by zoologists ; but, in general, they 

 are too well known to require a description in this place. 

 The three following varieties, however, are entitled to 

 particular notice. 



NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. 



This very valuable species was originally brought from 

 the country whose name they bear, but is now generally 

 diffused over the British islands ; and for strength, saga- 

 city, docility, and an instinctive aptitude to save persons, 

 who have accidentally fallen into the water, from drown- 

 ing, are highly and justly esteemed. They are web-footed ; 

 and delight in swimming and diving. Many interesting 

 anecdotes are recorded of their fidelity and attachment. 

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