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THIRD DIVISION OF THE 



CHAPTER IV. 



THE VARIETIES OF THE DOG - THIRD DIVISION. 



The muzzle more or less shortened, the frontal sinus enlarged, and the 

 cranium elevated and diminished in capacity. 



AT the head of this inferior or brutal division of dogs stands 



THE BULL-DOG. 



The round, thick head, turned-up nose, and thick and pendulous lips of 

 this dog are familiar to all, while his ferocity makes him in the highest 

 degree dangerous. In general he makes a silent although ferocious attack, 

 and the persisting powers of his teeth and jaws enable him to keep his hold 

 against any but the greatest efforts, so that the utmost mischief is likely 

 to ensue as well to the innocent visitor of his domicile as the ferocious in- 

 truder. The bull-dog is scarcely capable of any education, and is fitted 

 for nothing but ferocity and combat. 



The name of this dog is derived from his being too often employed, 

 until a few years ago, in baiting the bull. It was practised by the low 



