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attention. The breed seems mostly in the hands of three 

 or four persons, but I am pleased to say, there are still 

 some excellent specimens of both sexes to be seen, so 

 that I am in hopes there is no immediate fear of its ex- 

 tinction, as this is one of the breeds that would not look 

 out of place in company with the highest in the land. 



The portrait of a good and typical specimen, from 

 Mrs. P. Turner's well-known kennel, ilustrates this 

 variety. 



