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monstrously exaggerate^i and weakened in stamina. These 

 two facts are sufficient to account for its very evident decline 

 in favor, for although repulsive in appearance, it is one 

 of the most even-tempered and amiable of canines. 



The French Bulldog is often confused with the Boston 

 Terrier, in the development of which it undoubtedly was 

 concerned. They are easily distinguished, however, as the 

 French breed has the undershot jaw and wrinkled face of 

 the English Bulldog, points abhorred in the Boston Terrier. 



The English Toy Spaniels probably are diminutive 

 derivatives of the larger and more vigorous sporting 

 spaniels. They are essentially lap-dogs and as such have 

 been cultivated for centuries, their round heads, large eyes, 

 and long, wavy hair being particularly appealing. Toy 

 Spaniels occur in several colors; black-and-tan or King 

 Charles; black, tan and white, tricolor or Prince Charles; 

 ruby or red; and red and white or Blenheim. 



The Japanese Spaniel is similar to the English, but 

 diflfers in various minor points, particularly in the shorter 

 ears. It is perhaps more active and intelligent than the 

 English breeds, and seems to be more popular. Japanese 

 Spaniels generally are black and white in color. 



The Pekinese is evidently closely related to the Japanese 

 Spaniel, but is usually solid in color, the most common be- 

 ing biscuit or fawn. Just now, this is perhaps the most 

 fashionable of toy dogs. It came originally from Pekin, 

 where it seems to have been the particular pet of the 

 imperial court. 



The Pomeranian is the smallest of the wolf-type dogs 

 and is evidently derived from that group. It is essentially 

 a toy, and as such is very widely kept. The breed is hardier 

 and more active than most small dogs of the spaniel type, 

 but many specimens are characterized by a pronounced 

 disagreeable odor. 



