78 POMERANIAN FOX DOG AND THE FIELD SPANIEL. 



and made its escape as fast as it could run, bearing with it a scaldiiij 

 memento of the occasi(m. 



The Newfoundland Dog {CanisfamiUaris). 



Of late years a Dog has come into fashion as a house-dog or as a 

 companion. This is the Pomeranian Fox Dog, commonly known as 

 the " Loup-loup." 



It is a great favorite with those who like a dog for a companion and 

 not for mere use, as it is very intelligent in its character, and very hand- 

 some in aspect. Its long white fur and bushy tail give it quite a dis- 

 tinguished appearance, of which the animal seems to be thoroughly 

 aware. Sometimes the coat of this animal is a cream color, and very 

 rarely is deep black. The pure white, however, seems to be the favor- 

 ite. It is a lively little creature, and makes an excellent companion in 

 a country walk. 



Of tlie Spaniel Dogs there are several varieties, which may be 

 classed under two general heads— namely, Sporting and Toy Spaniels, 

 the former being used by the sportsman in finding game for him, and 

 the latter being simply employed as companions. 



The Field Spaniel is remarkable for the intense love which it 

 bears for hunting game, and the energetic manner in which it carries 

 out the wishes of its master. There are two breeds of Field Spaniels, 

 the (me termed the ** Springer" being used for heavy work among 

 thick and thorny coverts, and the other being principally employed 

 in woodcock-shooting, and called in consequence the " Cocker." The 



