THE MASTIFF.-TERRIER. 
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supposed not to be so capable of attachment as other dogs. We believe this 
to be a slander, especially as regards the deerhound, which, if brought up 
properly, becomes very much attached to its master. 
THE MASTIFF. 
The bloodhound is unknown in this country, and scarce even in England— 
that which is called bloodhound here, being a mixed variety in which the 
mastiff predominates, and which is bred principally in Cuba. The stag- 
hound is little known here; but there are foxhounds, hariers, and beagles in 
BLACK AND TAN TEEEIEE. 
abundance, with no end of terriers, from the black and tan English, to the 
shaggy, wiry, active little Scotch terrier. Either of these are fine dogs for 
boys to have. They are faithful, affectionate, intelligent, and courageous. 
