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WATCHDOGS AND HOUSE-DOGS. 



IV— THE THIBET DOG. 



The Thibet Dog (Youatt). 



This animal to some extent resembles the English mastiff 

 in general appearance, and being also put to the same use, the 

 two may be said to be nearly allied. According to Mr. Bennet, 

 he is bred on the Himalaya mountains, on the borders of Thibet, 

 for the purpose of guarding the flocks and the women who attend 

 them. The portrait annexed sufficiently describes the shape, of 

 this dog, whose colour is a dark black, and his coat is somewhat 

 rough. 



