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THE SPANIEL. 



OF LATE years, a Dog which much resembles the last-mentioned animal, has come 

 into fashion as a house-dog or as a companion. This is the POMERANIAN Fox DOG, 

 commonly known as the " Loup-loup." 



It is a great favorite with those who like a Dog for a companion, and not for mere 

 use, as it is very intelligent in its character, and very handsome in aspect. Its long 

 white fur, and bushy tail, give it quite a distinguished appearance, of which the animal 

 seems to be thoroughly aware. Sometimes the coat of this animal is a cream color, and 

 very rarely is deep black. The pure white, however, seems to be the favorite. It is a 

 lively little creature, and makes an excellent companion in a country walk. 



OF THE Spaniel Dogs, there are several varieties, which maybe classed under two gen- 

 eral heads, namely, Sporting and Toy Spaniels ; the former being used by the sportsman 

 in finding game for him ; and the latter being simply employed as companions. 



POMERANIAN DOG.-Caa/s familiaris. 



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The FIELD SPANIEL is remarkable for the intense love which it bears for hunting game, 

 and the energetic manner in which it carries out the wishes of its master. There are 

 two breeds of Field Spaniel, the one termed the " Springer," being used for heavy work 

 among thick and thorny coverts, and the other being principally enployed in woodcock 

 shooting, and called in consequence the " Cocker." The Blenheim and King Charles 

 Spaniels derive their origin from the Cocker. The three Dogs which are represented 

 in the engraving are examples of the three most celebrated breeds of Springer Spaniels. 

 The black Dog is a Sussex Spaniel ; that which stands in the foreground is a Clumber : 

 and the seated Dog is a Norfolk Spaniel. Some of these Dogs continually give tongue 

 while engaged in the pursuit of game, and utter different sounds according to the 

 description of game which they have reached ; while others are perfectly mute in their 

 quest. Each of these qualities is useful in its way and the Dog is valued accordingly ; 



