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DOMESTICATED HUNTING-DOGS. 



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Italian Greyliounds, "Billy " and " Minnie." 



THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND. 



This little dog is one of the most beautifully proportioned ani- 

 mals in creation, being a smooth English greyhound in miniature, 

 and resembling it in all respects but size. It is bred in Spain 

 and Italy in great perfection, the warmth of the climate agreeing 

 well with its habits and constitution. In England, as in its native 

 countr}^, it is only used as a pet or toy dog, for though its speed 

 is considerable for its size, it is incapable of holding even a rabbit. 



See p. 46. 



