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which one sees now-a-days, are worthy the name of 

 setter. Pointer fanciers object to setters on account 

 of their requiring more water : but there are gene- 

 rally sufficient springs and peat-holes on the moors 

 for them ; and, even in the early part of September, a 

 horse-pond or ditch is to be met with often enough. 

 For cover or snipe shooting the setter is far superior, 

 facing the thorns in the cover, and the wet in the 

 bogs, without coming to heel shivering, like a pig in 

 the ague. I have always found, too, that setters, 

 when well broke, are finer tempered, and not so 

 easily cowed as pointers. Should they get an un- 

 lucky, undeserved kick, Don, the setter, wags his tail, 

 and forgets it much sooner than Carlo, the pointer. 

 My shooting lying near the moors, takes in every 

 description of country, and I always find that, after a 

 good rough day, the setter will out-tire the pointer, 

 though, perhaps, not start quite so flash in the 

 morning. 



" I always teach one, at least, of my dogs to bring 

 his game, which saves a world of trouble, both in and 

 out of cover, but never allow him to stir for the 

 bird until after loading. Should any of these remarks 

 prove of service, I shall feel most happy in having 

 assisted a brother sportsman." 



A few words on the management of shooting dogs 

 in kennel. The building should be divided into com- 

 partments, having each a court, and communicating 

 with each other. A brick, or rather tile, pavement is 

 the best for the floors, as it is easier washed, and dries 



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