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teeth, one on each side both above and below, and 

 six or seven grinders, 



It is very natural to conclude, from the structure 

 of the dog's teeth, that he is a carnivorous animal ; 

 but he will riot eat indiscriminately of every animal 

 substance; he will refuse the bones of a goose, crow, 

 or hawk, as well as the flesh of his own species, which 

 can be dressed in no way so as to deceive him ; but 

 he will eat most other animal substances, whether 

 fresh or putrid; he will eat fruits, succulent herbs, 

 and bread of all sorts. His digestive poweis are so 

 great, that he draws nourishment from the hardest 

 bones. He is subject to sickness, especially at the 

 beginning of summer, and before bad weather ; and, 

 in order to excite vomiting, he eats the blades of 

 grass, but most particularly of the bearded wheat- 

 grass, or rough cock's-foot grass, which in general 

 causes him to discharge the contents of his stomach, 

 and consequently gives him relief. The dog eats 

 very greedily ; and, if allowed, will gorge so as to be 

 scarcely able to contain himself, especially of horse- 

 flesh. If he steals any thing, he seems conscious of 

 the crime, and generally slinks away with his tail* 

 between his legs ; he does the same when threatened 

 with angry words ; and, indeed, whenever he is 

 aware of having acted improperly. 



This animal drinks by lapping with his tongue, 

 frequently, and in small quantities. A dog will rurr 

 iiito the water in hot weather to cool himself, espe- 

 cially a setter or pointer when hard hunted. 



