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acquired by palaeontology, it is quite' natural to think that from 

 all the possible combinations between the diflferent varieties of 

 Jackals, Wolves, and Dogs, have emanated well defined breeds, 

 over which Man has extended his control, modifying them 

 according to his fancy, and gradually increasing the number by 

 successive crossings. Such is the opinion that to us appears 

 the best founded. 



However this may be, it is impossible to fix the epoch in which 



Fig. lot). — Gi'eyhijuiid. 



the Dog became the servant of Man. The oldest traditions, the 

 most ancient historical documents, show us the Dog reduced to a 

 state of domesticity. Thus it may be said that the Dog forms an 

 integral part of mankind. This is what Toussenel has well 

 said: " Ce qu'il y a de meilleur dans I'homme, c'est le Chien." 

 The Dog possesses all the qualities of intelligence and spirit. 

 Where can we find a more certain, more constant, or more devoted 



