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CROSSED BREEDS. 



deprived of their tails, in order to pass muster as sheep-dogs, and 

 some are still thus cropped ; but as hundreds of these farmer's 

 friends are now suffered to enjoy their full proportions, the lurcher, 

 when he does exist, is also full-tailed. The colour varies greatly, 

 and may be any one of those belonging to either of the breeds 

 from which he springs. 



IV.— THE DROPPER. 

 This is a cross of the pointer with the setter, which at one time 

 was supposed to be superior to either, but is now seldom met with ; 

 for, though the individual is useful enough, he is not ornamental, 

 and has the inconvenience of being unfitted for breeding purposes, 

 the second cross being invariably a failure. 



V.— THE DOG AND FOX CROSS. 



A Dog and Fox-crossed Bitch, the property of Hewer, Esq. of Beading. 



