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in a very similar manner. Being provoked beyond all endurance by the con- 
tinued annoyance, it took the little tormentor in its mouth, swam well out to 
sea, dropped it in the water, and swam back again. 
Another of the animals, belonging to a workman, was attacked by a small 
and pugnacious bull-dog, which sprung upon the unoffending canine giant, 
and, after the manner of bull-dogs, “ pinned” him by the nose, and there 
hung, in spite of all endeavours to shake it off. However, the big Dog 
happened to be a clever one, and spying a pailful of boiling tar, he bolted 
towards it, and deliberately lowered his foe into the pail. The bull-dog had 
never calculated on such a reception, and made its escape as fast as it could 
run, bearing with it a scalding memento of the occasion. 
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: POMERANIAN DOG.— (Canis familiaris.) 
Of late years, a Dog has come into fashion as a house-dog, or as a com- 
panion. This is the POMERANIAN Fox Doc, commonly known as the 
“ Loup-loup.” 
It is a great favourite with those who like a dog for a companion, and not 
for mere use, as it is very intelligent in its character, and very handsome in 
aspect. Its long white fur, and bushy tail, give it quite a distinguished 
appearance, of which the animal seems to be thoroughly aware. Sometimes 
the coat of this animal is a cream colour, and very rarely is deep black. 
The pure white, however, seems, to be the favourite. It is a lively little 
creature, and makes an excellent companion in a country walk. 
Of the Spaniel Dogs there are several varieties, which may be classed 
under two general heads, namely, Sporting and Toy Spaniels; the former 
