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THE SPRINGER, OR COCKER. 



Is lively, active, and pleasant; an unwearied pur- 

 suer of its game ; and very expert in raising" Wood- 

 cocks and Snipes from their haunts in woods and 

 marshes, through which it ranges w r ith amazing 

 perseverance. 



Of the same kind is that beautiful little Dog, 

 which, in this country, is well known under the 

 appellation of King Charles's Dog ; the favourite 

 and constant companion of that monarch, who was 

 generally attended by several of them. It is still 

 preserved as an idle but innocent companion. Its 

 long ears, curled hair, and web-feet, evidently point 

 out its alliance with the more useful and active kind 

 last mentioned. 



Similar to this, but smaller, is the Pyrauie-Dog. 

 It is generally black, with reddish legs ; and above 

 each eye is a spot of the same colour. 



Still farther removed, we have the Shock-Dog ; a 

 diminutive creature, almost hid in the great quan- 

 tity of its hair, which covers it from head to foot. 



