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of moderate size, but of great strengtli and courage. In general lie makes a silent tliough fero- 
I cions attacTc, and the persisting powei's of liis teeth and jaws enable him to keep his hold against 
any but the greatest efforts, so that the utmost mischief is likely to ensue as well to the innocent 
visitor of his domicile as to the malicious intruder, lie is scaaeely capable of any education, and 
is fitted for nothing but ferocity and combat. 
The name of this dog, which is of English origin, is derived from his being employed in Eng- 
land and other countries, until a few years ago, in baiting the bull. This was practiced by the low 
and dissolute in many parts of the United Kingdom. Dogs were bred and trained for the pur- 
pose ; and while many of them were injured or destroyed, the head of the bull was lacerated in 
the most barbarous manner, Nothing can exceed the fury with which the bull-dog rushed on 
his foe, and the obstinacy with which he maintained his hold. He fastened upon the lip, the 
muzzle, or the eye, and there he bung, in spite of every effort of the bull to free himself from his 
antagonist. 
THE BULL-DOG. 
Bull-dogs are not so numerous as they were a few years ago ; and every kind-hearted person 
will rejoice to hear that bull-baiting is now put down by legal authority in every part of Great 
Britain. A few of them are kept in this country, but they are neither useful nor agreeable. 
The Bull-Terkier.— This dog is a cross between the bull-dog and the terrier, and is generally 
superior, both in appearance and value, to either of its progenitors. A second cross considerably 
lessens the underhanging of the lower jaw, and a third entirely removes it, retaining the spirit 
and determination of the animal. It forms a steadier friendship than either of them, and the 
principal objection to it is its love of wanton mischief, and the dangerous irascibility Avhich it oc- 
casionally exhibits. 
The PuG-DoG is a small variety, which has something of the power of the bull-terrier. It com- 
bines a ludicrous importance and pretense with littleness of form and pettishness of character. It 
is noisy and snappish, but capable of strong attachment. The French Puj is a docile creature, 
and is taught many ingenious tricks. 
