GREYHOUND, AND NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. 59 
sage through the atmosphere, yet deprive it of a most valuable faculty, that 
of chasing by scent. The 
muzzle is so narrow in pro- 
portion to its length, that 
the nasal nerves have no 
room for proper develop- 
ment, and hence the animal 
is very deficient in its powers 
of scent. The same circum- 
stance may be noted in many 
other animals. 
The large and handsome 
animal which is called from 
its native country the NEw- 
FOUNDLAND DoG belongs to 
the group of spaniels, all of 
which appear to be possess- 
ed of considerable mental 
powers, and to be capable of S: : 
instruction to a degree that GREYHOUND.—(Cawis familiaris.) 
is rarely seen in animals. 
As is the case with most of the large Dogs, the Newfoundland permits the 
lesser Dogs to take all kinds of liberties without showing the least resent- 
ment ; and if it is worried or pestered by some forward puppy, looks down 
with calm contempt, and passes on its way. Sometimes the little conceited 
animal presumes upon the dignified composure of the Newfoundland Dog, 
NEWFOUNDLAND bOG.—(Canis famitliaris.) 
and, in that case, is sure to receive some quaint punishment for its insolence, 
The story of the big Dog that dropped the little Dog into the water and then 
rescued it from drowning, is so well known that it needs but a passing refe- 
rence, But I know of a Dog, belonging to one of my friends, which behaved 
