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w!r.ereas the pointer, and especially such as are 

 thorough-bred, always avoid it. Over a rough coun- 

 try, and in cold frosty weather, when the ground is 

 very hard, the setter has a very great advantage in 

 having his feet much better defended than those of 

 the pointer. 



THE WATER SPANIEL 



Is in very high estimation where water-fowl abound ; 

 and in wild-duck shooting, he is absolutely indispen- 

 sable. These animals are remarkably docile, and this 

 is owing, doubtless, to their natural attachment to 

 man. 



It is highly essential that they should be broken in 

 early, and should be taught to obey by word of com- 

 mand. When well reared, they are most indefatigable 

 in their pursuit of the fowl, and are most invaluable to 

 all who are fond of water-fowl sporting. Many kinds 

 of dogs will not endure correction, but become sulky 

 and timorous ; this beautiful animal, however he may 

 feel disposed towards strangers, is not to be daunted in 

 his affection, even under blows and ill-usage, from his 

 master. When trained in infancy they are remarkably 

 quick, and need but little beating. 



The attachment of a water spaniel was peculiarly 

 displayed in one of those bloody scenes which were 

 frequent during the French Revolution. 



Shortly before the termination of Robespierre's 

 dreaded authority, a revolutionary tribunal in one of 

 the northern departments had accused Mons. R., a 

 magistrate, and a man greatly beloved, and found him 



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