146 DOMESTICATED DOGS. 
white; (7) liver and white without ticks; (8) pure white; (9) 
black ; (10) liver; (11) red or yellow. 
Symmetry and quality are displayed by the setter as much as or 
more than any other breed. There is a very elegant outline, with 
artistic proportions; and even when no longer used as an aid to 
the gun, this dog delights the eye as much as the greyhound. 
He has also a most affectionate disposition, and makes an ex- 
cellent companion to either sex. 
(B) THE IRISH SETTER. 
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In the list of colours given above it will be seen that I have 
placed red last, though it is the special colour of the Irish setter, 
and without the slightest intention of undervaluing that elegant 
dog. But though it is considered highly beautiful in him, and 
really is so when of thé proper golden shade, yet it is not 
