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its grasp from the shoulder to the back of the neck. It must be remembered, however, that 
all Dogs and cats carry their young by the nape of the neck, and that the Dog might have 
followed the usual instinct of these animals. 
Not only have solitary lives been saved by this Dog, but a whole ship’s crew have been 
delivered from certain destruction by the mingled sagacity and courage of a Newfoundland 
Dog, that took in its mouth a rope, and carried it from the ship to the shore. 
Even for their own amusement, these Dogs may be seen disporting themselves in the sea, 
swimming boldly from the land in pursuit of some real or imaginary object, in spite ox 
“rollers” and “breakers” that would bathe the attempts of any but an accomplished swim- 
mer. Should a Newfoundland Dog be blessed with a master as amphibious as itself, its 
happiness is very great, and it may be seen splashing and snapping in luxuriant sport, ever 
NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. — Canis familiaris terrce novce. 
keeping close to its beloved master, and challenging him to fresh efforts. It is very seldom 
that a good Newfoundland Dog permits its master to outdo it in aquatic gambols. The Dog 
owes much of its watery prowess to its broad feet and strong legs, which enable the creature to 
propel itself with great rapidity through the water. 
As is the case with most of the large Dogs, the Newfoundland permits the lesser Dogs to 
take all kinds of liberties without showing the least resentment ; and if it is worried or pes- 
tered by some forward puppy, looks down with calm contempt, and passes on its way. Some- 
times the little conceited animal presumes upon the dignified composure of the Newfoundland 
Dog, and, in that case, is sure to receive some quaint punishment for its insolence. The story 
of the big Dog, that dropped the little Dog into the water and then rescued it from drowning, 
is so well known that it needs but a passing reference. But I know of a Dog, belonging to 
one. of my friends, which behaved in a very similar manner. Being provoked beyond all 
endurance by the continued annoyance, it took the little tormentor in its mouth, swam well 
out to sea, dropped it in the water and swam back again. 
Another of these animals, belonging to a workman, was attacked by a small and pugna- 
cious bull-dog, which sprang upon the unoffending canine giant, and, after the manner of bull- 
dogs, “pinned” him by the nose, and there hung, in spite of all endeavors to shake it off. 
