THE DOG FAMILY IOI 
They are being bred with small natural drooping ears. One of the first I remember seeing 
exhibited was a large harlequin belonging to the late Mr. Frank Adcock, with the appropriate 
name of “ Satan,” as, although always shown muzzled, he required the attentions of three or four 
keepers to deal with him ; and at one show I attended he overpowered his keepers, got one of 
them on the ground, tore his jacket off, and gave him a rough handling. 
NON-SPORTING VARIETIES. 
Saint Bernarps, although 
sometimes exceeding 3 feet at 
the shoulder, are as a rule very 
docile and good-tempered, and 
many are owned by ladies. The 
coat may be rough or smooth, 
according to taste; but either 
are splendid animals. They are 
sometimes seen se: -coloured, 
but those with markings—shades 
of rich red, with white and 
black, for preference—are the 
handsomest. They are still used 
as “first aids” in the snow on 
the Swiss mountains. So far as 
I remember, this is the only 
breed of dog used for stud and 
exhibition for which as much as 
Photo by Fratelli Alinari] nas = [ Florence $7,500 has been paid; and this 
GREAT DANE has occurred on more than one 
This shows a typical specimen of this breed, with cropped ears, which will be dts- occasion 
continued in show dogs 
NEWFOUNDLANDS have re- 
gained their place in popularity, and many good blacks and black-and-whites can now be seen. 
Numerous cases. are on record of their rendering aid to persons in danger of drowning, and 
establishing communication with wrecked vessels and the shore. 
Mastiers are. looked on as one of the national breeds. Their commanding presence and 
stately manner make them highly suitable as guards, and they are credited with much attach- 
ment and devotion to their owners. The 
colours are mostly shades of fawn with black 
muzzle, or shades of brindle. I am able to 
give the portrait of one of the best speci- 
mens living, belonging to Mr. R. Leadbeater. 
BuLt-poes are also regarded as a national 
breed. They are at present in high favour. 
The sizes and colours are so various that all 
tastes can be satisfied. Recently there has 
been a fancy for toy bull-dogs, limited to 22 
ibs. in weight, mostly with upright ears 
of tulip shape. In spite of the many 
aspersions on their character, bull-dogs are aa Sauer Sere 
usually easy-going and good-tempered, .and DACHSUND 
are often very fastidious feeders—what fanciers The photograph conveys a fair idea of these quaint dogs 
call « bad doers.” 
