THE POODLE—THE MASTIFF. 
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but that it is the produce of the large water-dog and the 
English setter, as it appears to be intermediate between 
these, not only in figure, but also in their united qualities. 
THE SMALL WATER-SPANIEL, OR POODLE. 
The small water-spaniel is supposed to be the offspring of 
the large water-dog and the cocker : he has all the appear¬ 
ance of the former in shape, and also in the thickly-curled 
silky hairs. No dog whatever possesses more activity and 
buoyancy of spirit than this ; and he is highly susceptible of 
instruction of almost any kind. He is a most dexterous 
diver; and so exquisite is his olfactory sense that he will 
find at the bottom of a river or pool a stone which is thrown 
in by his master, even where there are many other stones. 
The poodle has been taught to perform many domestic 
offices, and those, too, with the utmost accuracy, such as to 
go errands, shut a door, ring a bell, fetch his master or mis¬ 
tress’s shoes or gloves, &c. The general colour of this dog 
is white. He is very useful as a retriever, and will fetch 
anvthing out of the water. 
SECTION III—WATCH-DOGS. 
THE MASTIFF. 
The mastiff is a large and powerful dog, with a large flat 
head, and rather long and pendulous ears ; his forehead large 
and broad; his muzzle wide and obtuse, his lips are full, 
loose, the upper one hanging considerably over the lower, at 
the two extremities of the mouth ; his aspect is grave, and 
somewhat sullen; and his bark loud and deep-toned ; his 
chest is very wide and deep ; his limbs strong, and the whole 
muscles of his frame full, and largely developed. 
There can be but little doubt but that the mastiff is a 
