THE BOG. 



having dmnk its fill, it can endure heat ajid fatigne much longer 

 thaji the pointer. In wet or very cold weather the setter is to 

 he preferred before the pointer, the body of the former being 

 securely protected by a flowing coat, while the latter is short- 

 haired ; consequently, in warm weather the pointer ia prefer- 

 able. The setter hunts by " body scent," as it is called, in 

 contradistinction to the power possessed by the beagle, harrier, 

 Ac, who follow the foot-prints of their game, or hunt by 

 " foot-scent." 



Mr. Bell, in his " British Quadrupeds," relates an anecdote 

 of the setter, that at once settles any question that may arise 

 as to the animal's intelligence : — 



" By far the most interesting, and, if I may so employ the 

 term, amiable animal I have ever known, was a bitch of this 

 kind, formerly belonging to my father, which he had from a 

 puppy, and which, although never regularly broke, was the 

 best dog in the field that he ever possessed. The very expres- 

 sion of poor Juno's countenance was full of BensibOity and 

 afiection. She appeared to be always on the watch to evince 

 her love and gratitude to those who were kind to her ; and the 

 instinct of attachment was in her so powerful that it showed 

 itself in her conduct to other animals as weU as to her human 

 friends. A kitten which had been lately taken from its mother 

 was sent to us, and on Juno's approach showed the usual 

 horror of the cat towards dogs ; but Juno seemed determined 

 to conquer the antipathy, and, by the most winning and perse- 

 vering kindness and forbearance, advancing or receding as she 



