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second. Since then Mr. Mandeville's strain has held undisputed 

 possession of the prize list. 



THE LION DOG. 



This toy dog appears to be crossed between the poodle and the 

 Maltese dog, being curly like the former, but without his long ears 

 and square visage. He is now very seldom seen anywhere, and 

 is not prized among fanciers of the canine species. Like the 

 poodle he was generally shaved to make him resemble the lion. 



THE SHOCK DOG. 



This dog also is now almost unknown. But formerly he was 

 very generally kept as a toy dog. He is said to have been a cross 

 between the poodle and small spaniel, both of which varieties he 

 resembled in part. 



TOY SPANIELS. 



Two breeds are known and recognized under this head, namely, 

 the King Charles and the Blenheim spaniels, the former being 

 slightly the larger of the two, and by most people considered the 

 more handsome. To an ordinary observer the chief points of dis- 

 tinction in the King Charles are, the color, which is black and tan 

 more or less mixed with white, the less the better; and the length 

 of the ears, which is greater than in the Blenheims ; these being 

 also lighter in frame, and always yellow or red and while. Both 

 are small delicate dogs, and though they have pretty good noses, 

 and will hunt game readily, yet they so soon tire that they are 

 rarely used for the purpose, and are solely kept for their orna- 

 mental properties. They make good watch dogs in-doors, bark- 

 ing at the slightest noise, and thus giving notice of the approach of 



