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animals in vivacity, and that invaluable gift of an un- 

 erring scent ; and above all, but little inferior to the 

 human race in its testimony of gratitude and sincerity. 

 He forgets nor friend nor foe, although generally 

 more affected by the gratuitous favours he receives, 

 than mindful of undeserved injuries ; the first he ever 

 remembers with affection, and the latter are quickly 

 dispelled. Ever zealous in his master's cause, he 

 does not flinch in the hour of danger, but is ready to 

 defend him, and is never found deficient in the trust 

 reposed in him, keeping a vigilant eye over all pro- 

 perty it is his duty to guard. Equally useful in every 

 occupation of life : the shepherd is less obeyed by the 

 flocks than his dog ; the huntsman and every lover of 

 field sport could derive neither benefit nor enjoyment 

 without this companion : and in many parts the mas- 

 tiff or bull-dog is the sole guardian against unwarrant- 

 able intruders ; and in the cold regions of the north, 

 mankind would be unable to trade, or procure food, 

 without the assistance of dogs. 



GENERAL HABITS, &c. 



Dogs sleep but little ; and during all times of repose, 

 even after most fatiguing journeys, they are as easily 

 arous ' by noise as if they were untired ; waking or 

 sleeping, their hearing being equally acute. They 

 never perspire, and when weary, usually hang the 

 tongue out of the mouth. Their dung and urine are 

 very pernicious to vegetable matter ; and as if con- 

 scious of this, they never drop either but where no 

 harm can accrue. Dogs have six cutting teeth in both 



