DOGS. 



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shaggy, which he carries high, like the Staghound* 

 although not so erect. This dog was used by the 

 Scottish Highland chieftains in their great -hunting 

 parties. 



The ITALIAN GREYHOUND is a ladies' dog; it is a 

 miniature of the common greyhound, being only 

 about half the size of that dog. Its very fine skin 

 is of a silky texture, and it is so tender as to be easily 

 injured by cold or wet. It is valued only as a 

 pet, being useless in other respects. 



THE hounds which hunt in packs, and principally 

 by the scent, include the terriers, the bloodhound, the 

 stag-hound, the fox-hound, the harrier, and beagle. 



English Terrier. 



TERRIER, This dog has a most acute smell, 

 and is particularly serviceable in fox and badger 

 hunting. The rough terrier is short-legged, long 

 backed, very strong, and usually of a dark or yel- 

 lowish colour mixed with white. Another variety is 

 smooth and sleek, having a shorter body and more 

 sprightly appearance. The Terrier is possessed of 

 great courage, and is a most determined enemy to all 

 vermin. It is a very useful auxiliary to a pack of 

 hounds, getting into the earth when the fox has 

 taken to his hole, and forcing him out. 



