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The latter came to pass soon after, as the men fell 

 in battle, but what became of the dog we are not 

 told. 



In disposition the Italian greyhound is kindly and 

 affectionate, and in temper equitable. He is little 

 use as a watch dog, nor will he kill vermin ; he is just 

 a pet and an ornament and nothing more, though 

 he can do with more exercise than many of the 

 toy spaniels, and from the time he leaves his dam 

 ought to have unlimited run, and be free from 

 confinement. This is the only means by which his 

 unique elegance of form can be obtained and 

 perpetuated. In weight he ought to be not more 

 than 9lb. at the most, the smaller the better, so long 

 as he is strong and robust, and not apple-headed 

 some modern specimens are the latter to an alarming 

 extent, which to my mind shows a terrier cross, as 

 does a compact, well-ribbed, houndlike body. The 

 Italian greyhound in shape, and in everything else 

 but in colour, should be like an ordinary greyhound, 

 but throughout much slimmer, less muscular, and 

 more fragile, even taking size into consideration ; 

 head, ears, eyes, feet, body, shape, &c., such as are 

 to be found on a miniature Master McGrath or 

 Fullerton. Tulip or erect ears are bad and ugly. 

 Colour, self or w 7 hole coloured, fawn in various 

 shades is the most common, black we seldom see, 



