Useful Companions of Man. 5 1 



pasterns short, toes long and close together ; nails strong, 

 short, and mainly supporting the weight of the animal : 

 tail long and shaped like a sickle ; coat long, wavy and 

 silky, curly only in places. The muscles of the shoulders, 

 chest, and hind quarters are long and flat, roundness or 

 convexity being objectionable. Average height of the 

 dog 28 to 33 inches ; of the bitch 24 to 28 inches. The 

 frill on the neck is long and rather curly, and the fore- 

 legs are well-feathered. The hair on the hind quarters 

 and tail is long ; curling is objectionable. 



The Circassian or Orloff Wolfhound, is said to be 

 derived from the Siberian, cHmatic and other influences 

 combining to produce variations in form and colour. 

 He is swifter than the Siberian, and said to be more 

 intelligent. 



As ornamental dogs these wolfhounds are graceful 

 and dignified, and as companions, gentle, faithful, watch- 

 full and obedient. 



The Pyrenean Wolfhound, is a dog of stronger 

 build, and somewhat shorter, suggesting a cross with the 

 collie and deerhound. The breed is well adapted for 

 the tending of mountain sheep, being employed with 

 especial reference to warfare with wolves and foxes, the 

 enemies of the flock. 



CHAPTER IV. 

 USEFUL COMPANIONS OF MAN. 



Old English Mastiff— The Great Dane— Newfoundland— St. Bernard— Bulldog 

 — Bull Terrier — Smooth English Terrier — Black and Tan English Terrier- 

 Rough or Broken Haired Terrier — Skye Terrier — Dandie Dinmont— Bed- 

 lington Terrier — Irish Terrier — Welsh Terrier — Whippet — Bob-tailed Sheep 

 Dog— Scotch Collie — Pomeranian or Spitz. 



Under this division are included those dogs which 

 serve some purpose in their companionship, either as 

 guards of man or his herds or flocks ; thus, the New- 

 foundland, the mastiff, the St. Bernard, the bulldog, the 



