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INTRODUCTION, 



" shambles : on that day, and on that day only, did he 

 " ever attempt it." — New York Post. Many instances 

 of similar observation have been noticed, which prove 

 that the passage of time is marked by these animals, as 

 well as the direction of situation and judgment of 

 distance. > 



Would my reader's patience to read, continue as long 

 as mine to write on this subject, we should accompany 

 each other through volumes. Innumerable anecdotes, 

 tending to display the valuable properties and amiable 

 qualities of the dog, crowd on my recollection : but I 

 would indulge a hope that enough has been brought 

 forward to prove him worthy of the highest estimation ; 

 and to create for him such an interest as will insure 

 that care and attention which he so eminently deserves. 



