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HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



The Mastiff, in its pure and unmixed state, is 

 now seldom to be met with. The generality of 

 Dogs distinguished by that name seem to be com- 

 pounded of the Bull-Dog, Danish Mastiff, and the 

 Ban-Dog. 



THE BAN-DOG. 



Is a variety of this fierce tribe, not often to be 

 seen at present. It is lighter, smaller, more active 

 and vigilant than the Mastiff, but not so powerful; 

 its nose is smaller, and possesses in some degree, 

 the scent of the Hound; its hair is rougher, and 

 generally of a yellowish grey, streaked with shades 

 of a black or brown colour. It does not invariably, 

 like the preceding kinds, attack its adversary in 

 front, but frequently seizes cattle by the flank. It 

 attacks with eagerness, and its bite is keen and 

 dangerous. 



