THE DKOPPEK. [163] 



which will not so much attract the notice of those who watch 

 him. 



It is needless to describe the points of the lurcher, further than 

 to remark that he partakes of those of the greyhound in shape, 

 combined with the stouter frame, larger ears, and rougher coat of 

 the sheep-dog, but varying according to the breed of each employed 

 in producing the cross. Formerly these lurchers were invariably 

 deprived of their tails, in order to pass muster as sheep-dogs, and 

 some are still thus cropped ; but as hundreds of these farmer's 

 friends are now suffered to enjoy their full proportions, the lurcher, 

 when he does exist, is also full- tailed. The colour varies greatly, 

 and may be any one of those belonging to either of the breeds 

 from which he springs. 



THE DROPPER. 



This is a cross of the pointer with the setter, which at one time 

 was supposed to be superior to either, but is now seldom met with ; 

 for, though the individual is useful enough, he is not ornamental, 

 and has the inconvenience of being unfitted for breeding purposes, 

 the second cross being invariably a failure. 



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