410 THE IMPROVKD ART OF FARRIEIIV, 



DOGS. 



The next subject to which we must turn our attentioiij 

 and though it has come the last under our considera* 

 tion, is by no means the least important, is the various 

 diseases of dogs, their different classifications, and in- 

 quiry into their nature and utility. 



In a wild state, dogs are not very abundant at the 

 present day ; these being generally found in America 

 and Africa ; but being possessed of considerable cou- 

 rage, and having a natural ferocity of disposition, they 

 are rendered very troublesome and formidable oppo- 

 nents to all inhabitants dwelhng in the neighbourhood 

 of their resorts. 



In a domesticated state how very materially is this 

 animal's nature altered ! the friend and companion 

 of man ; like the horse, he becomes universally es- 

 teemed and sought after ; the most intelligent of all 

 quadrupeds, and yielding to none in docility and speed ; 

 in proportion to its size, possessing great strength ; in 

 form, both beautiful and noble, and surpassing all 



