Imbecility. 



23! 



fails to learn how to open a semi-closed door ; and killing 

 a rat, driving a fox, or protecting the house from thieves- — 

 the ordinary duties of any fox terrier — are accomplishments 

 he will never attain. An imbecile dog may win a prize on 

 a show bench for the simple reason that the judge has no 

 opportunity of ascertaining his mental capacity ; but he 

 can prove mischievous even here. 



