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NATURAL HISTORY. 
man in taking game. He is usually employed in 
finding partridges, woodcocks, and other birds. 
125. The Spaniel is a beautiful dog of Spanish 
extraction, whence he derives his name. He has 
long, hanging ears ; his hair is soft, and gracefully 
curled. His scent is keen, and he is remarkable for 
his docility and attachment. 
126. “ A Spaniel, by the name of Dash, belonging 
to a gamekeeper in England, would not quit his mas- 
ter’s bed after his death : being taken away, he per- 
petually returned to the room, and daily visited the 
grave ; and, in spite of all the kindness that was 
shown him, he died at the end of fourteen days.” 
127. The Springer is a lively and pleasant species 
of Dog, and is very expert in raising woodcocks and 
snipes from their haunts in woods and marshes, 
through which it ranges with an untirable perseve- 
rance. 
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. 
128. The Newfoundland Dog came originally 
from the island whence it derives its name. He has 
How is the Pointer usually employed ? What is said of the 
Spaniel 1 What anecdote of the Spaniel shows his attachment to 
his master ? Describe the Springer. 
