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his toes being united, for about one half their length by a mem- 

 brane, and fdfr the facility with which he takes to the water, 

 which seems to him a second element. This quality has caused 

 him to be taken to places where men are in danger of being 

 drowned, in order to rescue them. 



44. 4th. The Wolf- Dog, Cam's Pomeranus, is distinguished 

 from the Shepherd's Doy by the hairs that cover all parts of the 

 head, and by his highly raised tail ; his colour is generally white, 

 or black, or pale red : in some countries he is employed to watch 

 the flocks. 



45. 5th. The Hound, Canis Gallicus: There are several 

 varieties remarkable for the length of their pendant ears ; they 

 have strong limbs, short hair, taU recurved ; they are white, or 

 black, or pale red, (fawn,) or spotted with these different colours. 

 It is the best race for pursuing game, such as the hare, deer, or 

 wild boar, c. The Spanish pointer and setter belong to this 

 variety. 



46. 6th. The Turnspit, Canis Vertagm: In this race the 

 legs are always very short, sometimes straight, and often crooked ; 

 the ears are large, long and pendant. The Turnspits are prized 

 for hunting in company with the Hound. 



47. 7th. The Setting-Dog, Canis Avicularis, differs little 

 from the preceding and the ordinary hound ; the muzzle is not so 

 long, the ears are shorter, the limbs longer, and the body thicker. 



48. 8th. The Terrier, Canis 7 "errarius : This race, of which 

 they form packs in England for chasing the fox, hare, and rabbits, 

 is black, having the eyes, the lower part of the body, and the 

 paws of a deep yellowish red. It possesses a great deal of viva- 

 city and intelligence, and great ardour in the chase ; it watches 

 for mice, and catches them with as much adroitness as a cat. 



49. 9th. The Spaniel, Canis Extrarius, is covered with 

 long silky hair ; his ears are pendant like those of the hound, and 

 his limbs short ; he is white or chestnut, or marked with these 

 two colours, or black. It varies in size, and is valued in hunting ; 

 as a watch dog, and as a companion. 



50. 10th. The Grey-hound, Cam' Grains; This animal 

 possesses an elegant form, and was so much esteemed formerly, 



44. How is the Wolf-Dog distinguished from the Shepherd's Dog ? 



45. What are ihe specific characters of the Hound ? 



46. For w>at is the Turnspit valued? 



47. How does the Setting-Dog differ from the common Hound ? 



48. What are the specific characters of the Terrier ? 



49. What are the specific characters of the Spaniel ? For what is it 

 valued ? 



50. What are the specific characters of the Greyhound? Does the Grey- 

 hound hunt, by the sense of smell like the common Hound? 



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