THE ENGLISH SHEEP-DOG. 



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almost all sheep-dogs there is a double dew-claw on each hind 

 leg, and very often without any bony attachment. The legs 

 and feet are strong and well formed, and stand road- work well, 



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The English Sheep-Dog. 



and the untiring nature of the dog is very remarkable. The 

 colour varies greatly, but most are grey, or black, or brown, with 

 more or less white. 



Such is the true old English sheep-dog, but a great proportion 

 of those in actual use are crossed with the various sporting dogs, 

 such as the setter, which is very common, or the pointer, or even 

 the hound ; and hence we so often find the sheep-dog as good in 

 hunting game as in his more regular duties, while a great many 

 are used as regular poaching dogs by night, and in retired districts 

 by day also. 



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