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35. At birth the foal has usually three molar teeth 

 on either side of each jaw,* and perhaps two front 

 incisors, which last are then lateral in situation, and 

 appear to be very large in proportion to the age of 

 the animal. It is, however, usually a fortnight or 

 three weeks after birth before the incisors appear. 

 I have to acknowledge the greatest obligations to the 

 Messrs. Tattersall, for the valuable opportunities 

 afforded me of inspecting blood stock, at their large 

 and admirably-conducted establishment at Willesden 

 Paddocks. 



36. At six weeks, two more incisors are generally 

 cut in either jaw, and those which originally seemed 

 to grow from the sides, have, by this time, taken a 

 position more directly in the front of the mouth. 



37. At six months, the incisors have moved almost 

 into the situation they will hereafter occupy, and the 

 jaw appears somewhat elongated : but, if the gums 



* The wolf's teeth at the anterior of the two rows of upper molars 

 are generally present or indicated at birth ; but as they are not invari- 

 ably found, and are by no means to be depended upon as significant of 

 the age, no direct notice need be taken of their existence. 



