THE GEEMAN BOAEHOUND 9 



of the other shades. They generally have a trace of a darker 

 tint along the spine. The nose is often parti-coloured or 

 entirely flesh-coloured. In the mottled kinds the wall or 

 china eye is common, but in the whole-coloured specimens 

 is never seen. In disposition they are quiet and affec- 

 tionate, and faithful guardians. I knew one of these dogs, 

 belonging td a relation of mine, who was so devoted to the 

 children that he always insisted on accompanying them 

 in their walks, and if a beggar or any unprepossessing 

 person was approaching he kept close to their side, and 

 prevented anyone passing close to them, as he had rather a 

 formidable appearance. He was constantly to be found 

 in the nursery. When told to amuse the baby he would go 

 and sit by it and dangle his foot in front of it for it to 

 play with ; and I have seen a youngster give him a bone 

 and then take it away again, when he only wagged his 

 tail and put on a pleasant expression of face. ' 



Bulldogs 



These courageous animals have been kept in England 

 since the year 1520, when they were used for bear- and bull- 

 baiting, and are undoubtedly of English origin. These 

 dogs rarely attack, but act generally on the defensive, and 

 although forbidding-looking, morose animals, are kind, 

 faithful, and affectionate to their masters. 



When these dogs attack anyone they fly at the head 

 and throat, and hold on with marvellous tenacity, and will 

 never relinquish their hold until the victim is partially 

 suffocated. There is no doubt that, if aroused, bulldogs 

 are dangerous, but as, a rule they are gentle in disposition. 

 They vary in weight from 16 to 60 pounds. 



The chief points are : ' The body thick-set and compact, 

 very heavy in front and of comparatively light build behind ; 

 legs strong, short, and muscular, set outside the body ; foot 

 narrow and well split up, like a hare's ; the shoulders 

 massive and standing well out, the chest deep and wide, 

 skull large, temples high, with a well-defined stop, eyes 



