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HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS 



THE IRISH GREYHOUND. 

 (Cants Grains Hibernicus, Ray. Le Mafin y Buff.) 



Is the largest of the Dog kind, and its appear- 

 ance the most beautiful and majestic. It is only to 

 be found in Ireland, where it was formerly of great 

 use in clearing the country from Wolves. It is 

 now extremely rare, and is kept rather for show 

 than use, being equally unserviceable for hunting 

 either the Stag, the Fox, or the Hare. 



These Dogs are about three feet high, generally 

 of a white or cinnamon colour, and made somewhat 

 like a Greyhound, but more robust; their aspect is 

 mild, and their disposition gentle and peaceable: 



