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THE POMERANIAN DOG. 



Ca7!is Pomeranus. 

 Kees of the Dutch. 



This race is well known in England. It differs 

 from the former by being smaller, the nose is more 

 pointed, the ears erect, and the bushy tail is curled 

 over the back. These dogs are white, white and 

 brown, or buff, and their fur is usually long and 

 soft; the Dutch inland navigators commonly use 

 them to protect property on board vessels; and 

 others are found as watch-dogs in German farms. 



There is found in Southern China a large species 

 of long-haired dogs, usually with a fine glossy black 

 fur, a pointed nose, pendulous ears, and large paws. 

 They are somewhat like the Newfoundland race, 

 but intractable and sullen. It is most likely a race 

 introduced from the north by the Tartars. 



There is likewise, in India, a dwindled offspring 

 of this race now mixed with the Pariahs, but still 

 retaining the long-haired white livery of its ancient 

 parentage. It is most likely the residue of the 

 quondam companions of one of the several northern 

 invading tribes Avho conquered, established dominion, 

 and were absorbed by the Hindoo race. But there 

 is still some mark of ancient docility and usefulness ; 

 for although they are like the Mexican Alco, and 

 not much larger than lapdogs, they are employed to 

 carry flambeaux at night, or on such occasions as 

 render their services requisite. 



