THE DOG TRIBE. 



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delicate in appearance, and are somewhat more exposed to injiiry 

 or accident ; but in courage, sagacity, and strength, there is verj 

 little difference if the dogs are equally well bred. The rough 

 terrier possibly obtained his shaggy coat from the cur, and the 

 smooth terrier may derive his from the hound. 



There is reason to believe that the Scotch Terrier in fai 

 older than the English Terrier. There are three varieties : first. 



Scotch Terrier 



the common Scotch Terrier, twelve or thirteen inches high ; his 

 bgdy muscular and compact — considerable breadth across the 

 loins — the legs shorter and stouter than those of the English ter- 

 riers. The head large in proportion to the size of the body — the 

 muzzle small and pointed — strong marks of intelligence in the 

 countenance — warm attachment to his master, and the evident 

 devotion of every power to the fulfilment of his wishes. The hair 

 is long and tough, and extending o-ser the whole of the frame. In 



