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one else. Constant in his affections, friendly with- 
out interest, and much more mindful of benefits re- 
ceived than injuries offered, he is not alienated by 
unkindness, but even licks the hand that has just 
been lifted to strike him, and eventually disarms re- 
sentment by submissive perseverance. 
118. The foremost of the tribe of Dogs is the 
Bloodhound. He is a tall, beautifully formed ani- 
mal, usually of a reddish or brown colour. He was 
formerly employed in England to recover any game 
that had escaped from the hunter, or had been stolen 
out of the forest ; but he was still more serviceable 
in hunting thieves and robbers by their footsteps. 
In the Spanish West India islands he is used in the 
pursuit of criminals. 
119. The Mastiff is large and strong ; he has a 
large head, thick, hanging lips, and a bold counte- 
nance. He is commonly employed as a watch Dog. 
He seldom uses violence against intruders unless 
resisted, and, even then, he will hold a person for 
hours, without doing him further injury, till he is 
relieved. 
120. The Bull-dog is less in size than the Mas- 
tiff, but nearly equal to him in strength, and supe- 
rior in fierceness. 
121. The Terrier is a small kind of hound, en- 
dowed with the most obstinate courage. He is very 
expert in forcing the fox and other game from their 
coverts, and is usually employed for this purpose. 
• — — 
Describe the Bloodhound. 
What was he formerly used for ? 
y^hat is he used for in the Spanish West India islands ? 
Describe the Mastiff. What is the Mastiff used for 1 
What is said of the Bull-dog ? 
How is the Terrier described 1 
