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sembling it is cultivated by a few enthusiastic admirers 

 in Britain (p. 24). 



Of the deerhound type, he is more massive and far 

 taller, and, though more commanding in appearance, he 

 does not compare in symmetry with either of the two 

 preceding. 



Coat. Rough and hard. 



Colors. Much as in the preceding. 



The Russian Wolfhound or Barzoi This breed has very 

 recently sprung into popularity in Britain, and taken some 

 hold in America. It is used in Russia to hunt (by sight) 

 the wolf, etc. (p. 32). 



In general appearance this dog is a combination of the 

 greyhound and the setter, though it is not to be inferred 

 that such has been its mode of formation. In truth, the 

 greatest diversity of opinion is expressed about the breed 

 in most particulars. In not a few respects the form of 

 this animal is at variance with English and American 

 notions of dogs, and the breed will likely be much modi- 

 fied if it has come to stay. The great size, the setter-like 

 coat, and strength and elegance of form, unite to make up 

 a most attractive whole. As to temper, intelligence, etc., 

 we have much to learn. 



This dog is very long as well as tall, and the arch of 

 back and loin surpasses that in any other breed known, 

 while the muscular development of these parts is very 

 marked. 



