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parts of his head and forward parts as nature intended, as shown 

 in the cut ; the contrast between the parts of his body may give 

 a pretty effect, but is liable to be the cause of bring rheumatism, 

 to which disease this dog is very liable. 



Smooth Eat Terrier. 



This dog has a convex forehead ; pointed muzzle ; prominent 

 eye; short fur; moderate-sized ears, half erect. He is a most 

 useful dog about the house and farm, having no superior as a 

 destroyer of rats, weazels, polecats, etc., for which service he 

 requires no training, his natural propensities guiding him in his 

 work. There are the rough and smooth terriers ; the rough clog 

 probably obtained his shaggy coat from the cur, and the smooth 

 terrier may derive his from the hound. Were it not for this very 

 useful dog many a granary and barn would be the scene of an 

 immense loss of grain by rats. The terrier is quick and active, 

 and easy to train for the performance of many novel and interest- 

 ing tricks. 



Collie, or Shepherd Dog. 



This animal is used for the purpose of watching, returning stray 

 sheep to the flock, heading off, guiding and driving sheep, as 

 well as protecting them from wild animals and dogs. He is 

 also a faithful house watch-dog, of good disposition. He is 



