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DOMESTICATED DOGS. 



hound. He has also a most affectionate disposition, and makes 

 an excellent companion to either sex. 



(b) THE IRISH SETTEE. 



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In the list of colours given above it will be seen that I have 

 placed red last, though it is the special colour of the Irish setter, 

 and without the slightest intention of undervaluing that elegant 

 dog. But though it is considered highly beautiful in him, and 

 really is so when of the proper blood-like shade, yet it is not 

 appreciated in the English breeds, and indeed is very rarely 

 met with among them. Until very recently, Irish setters were 



