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was as active as a kitten, had not too much coat, 

 measured 33 1 inches at the shoulders, and weighed 

 2iolb. when not too fat. Until 1886, Plinlimmon had 

 not suffered defeat since arriving at maturity. How- 

 ever, in the autumn of that year, he had his colours 

 lowered by a much smaller dog, Mr. King-Patten's 

 Prince Battenberg, who, at Birmingham, was placed 

 over the giant for the special cup a decision that 

 astounded his many admirers. Still, Mr. Patten's 

 dog was a very perfect specimen so far as he went, 

 and although his head was more typical than that of 

 Plinlimmon, alongside the latter Prince appeared 

 very small. He was a great favourite with some 

 judges. 



For such a dog as Plinlimmon there was a 

 prompt demand. Mr. Carter was induced to sell 

 him, then he became the property of different 

 individuals. Mr. J. F. Smith, Sheffield, had him for 

 a time, so had Mr. S. W. Smith, Leeds, and the 

 latter sold him to an American actor, now deceased, 

 Mr. J. K. Emmott, for something like ^800. Poor 

 Plinlimmon was transferred from the boards of the 

 bench to those of the theatre, and he died in the 

 States only two years ago, leaving however, many of 

 his excellences behind him stamped upon the features 

 of a most numerous progeny. There was but one fault 

 to find with " Plin," as his friends loved to call him, 



