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giving tongue on a hot scent, or in view, 

 and when they catch the fox they eat him. 



The Greyhound is remarkable for speed 

 and keenness of sight, and is of little use 

 except for hunting hares. 



The Collie is very intelligent and sus- 

 ceptible of education, and principally affects 

 sheep. His nose is also good, and many 

 hunt on their own account, eating the 

 hares they catch. 



The Lurcher is a first cross between the 

 Greyhound and the Collie, and combines 

 in high degree the special faculties of both 

 races the speed and sight of the Grey- 

 hound and the intelligence and nose of the 

 Collie. But, like other crosses, the first is 

 the best, and no one thinks of breeding 

 Lurchers from Lurchers. 



The Otter-hound affects otters only, and is 

 good for nothing except hunting them. In 

 type he is specially adapted for his work, 

 having short legs and great bodily strength. 



We might greatly extend the list, but these 

 examples are sufficient to show- 

 That the physique of each breed is well 

 adapted for its special method of hunt- 

 ing, and for giving advantage over the 

 animals pursued. 



That the method of hunting and capturing, 



