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ure of body, having the conformation of the greyhound, 

 and capable of running with the swiftness of the wind. 



Some are docile, intelligent, and quick to learn ; others 

 are dull, wild, or vicious, and more difficult to manage, often 

 reminding of the characteristics of other animals. For ex- 

 ample, a horse having small, round eyes, set well back on 



*FiG. 84. A fine model of the French Norman Horse. 



the sides of the head, heavy eyelids, long from eyes to ears, 

 narrow forehead, rounding nose, and small nostrils, will be 

 found naturally obstinate, treacherous, and stupid, remind- 

 ing of the hog or mule nature. Though sullen and deter- 



* Drawing from life of the Norman Stallion, " Vermouht," owned by E. Dillon 

 & Co., Bloomington, 111., well known importers of Norman Stallions. 



