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THE BULL-DOG. 



protection of very thick and closely-set fur, which in this Dog is 

 rather woolly in its character, and is especially heavy about the neck 

 and breast. 



The muzzle of this Dog is sharp, its head is of moderate size, its eyes 

 are very bright and intelligent, as might be expected in an animal of 

 so much sagacity and ready resource in time of need. Its feet are 

 strongly made, and sufficiently well protected to endure severe work 

 among the harsh stems of the heather on the hills or the sharply-cut- 

 ting stones of the high-road. Probably on account of its constant ex- 

 ercise in the open air, and the hardy manner in which it is brought 



The Shepherd's Dog {Cards familians). 



up, the Sheep-dog is perhaps the most untiring of our domesticated 

 animals. 



As a general rule, the Sheep-dog cares very little for any one but 

 his master, and, so hr from courting the notice or caresses of a stran- 

 ger, will coldly withdraw from them and keep his distance. Even with 

 other Dogs he rarely makes companionship, contenting himself with 

 the society of his master alone. 



The Bull-dog is said, by all those who have had an opportunity of 

 judgnig Its capabilities, to be, with the exception of the game-cock, the 

 most courageous animal in the world. 



Its extraordinary courage is so well known as to have passed into a 

 proverb, and to have so excited the admiration of the British nation 



