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THE SPANISH POINTER. 

 (Cam's * ImculartSj Linn.) 



Is of foreign origin, as its name seems to imply; 

 but it is now naturalized -in this country, which has 

 long been famous for Dogs of this kind; the greatest 

 attention being paid to preserve the breed in its ut- 

 most purity. 



This Dog is remarkable for the aptness and facility 

 with which it receives instruction. It may be said 

 to be almost self-taught ; whilst the English Pointer 

 requires the greatest care and attention in breaking 

 and training to the sport. The Spanish Pointer, 

 however, is not so durable and hardy, nor so able 

 to undergo the fatigues of an extensive range. It 

 is chiefly employed in finding Partridges, Pheasants, 

 &c., either for the gun or the net. 



It is said, that an English nobleman (Robert 

 Dudley, Duke of Northumberland) was the first 

 who broke a Setting-Dog to the net. 



