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The Small Italian Greyhound is not above half the 

 size, but perfectly similar in form. Its shape is ex- 

 quisitely beautiful and delicate. It is not common 

 in this country, the climate being too rigorous for 

 the extreme delicacy of its constitution. 



THE LYEMMER. 



So called from its being led in a thong, and 

 slipped at the game. Dr. Caius informs us, that it 

 hunted both by the scent and sight ; and, in its form, 

 was between the Hound and the Greyhound. It is 

 now unknown to us. 



THE LURCHER. 



Is less and shorter than the Greyhound, and its 

 limbs stronger : its body is covered with a rough 

 coat of hair, most commonly of a pale yellow colour; 

 its aspect is sullen, and its habits, whence it derives 

 its name, are dark and cunning. 



