

THE DOG. 



A Chasseur with Cuban Blood Hounds. 



A Cuban Blood Hound. 



The Cuban Blood Hound was formerly employed by the Spaniards to hunt down the natives while 

 endeavoring to escape from their invasions. A few years since, one of these dogs saved the life of its 

 master, an American hunter, by boldly attacking a Puma which had sprung on him in the darkness, and 

 was lacerating him in a dreadful manner. The sagacious animal had been tied up at home, but apparently 

 knowing the dangers of the forests through which his master was about to pass, he broke his chain, and 

 arrived barely in time to save the hunter from a horrible death. 



The Water Spaniel as its name denotes, delights in plunging into the water, especially if any game is to 

 be found among the rushes that fringe the rivers. It is a most useful assistant when shooting wild ducks, 

 or water hens, as, when wounded, they conceal themselves so effectually, that, without a dog. discovery is 

 almost impossible. It can dive to some depth, and ^ring up in its mouth any small object from the bottom. 



The Pointer is used by sportsmen to point out the spot where the game li^. It ranges the fields until 

 it scents the hare or partridge lying close on the ground. It then remains still as if carved in stone, every 

 limb fixed, and the tail pointing straight behind it. In this attitude it remains until the gun is discharged, 

 reloaded, and the sportsman has reached the place where the bird sprung. It then eagerly searches for the 

 game, and brings the bird in its mouth. 



An Enrrlish Pointer. 



