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THE DOG. 
Does this animal know a thief from an honest man ? 
It is said that the Watch Dog often knows a thief 
from an honest man, by his actions, when he has come 
to steal. 
How does he know him by his actions ? 
The honest man walks boldly along, and fears nothing, 
because he is honest. But the thief looks ashamed, and 
acts as though he was afraid. The Dog sees this differ¬ 
ence between them, and lets the honest man go, but 
holds the thief, and bites him if he tries to get away. 
Does the Dog know people by their clothes ? 
The Dog sees a difference in the dresses of people. 
If a well dressed stranger comes to his master’s house, 
the sagacious animal will let him pass, and say nothing; 
but if a beggar comes, with a pack on his back, he growls 
and stops him at the gate. 
In how many countries does this animal live ? 
The Dog is every where the friend and companion of 
man. He therefore lives in almost every country that is 
inhabited, whether by white, or black men. 
How does the Dog differ from the wolf? 
The form of the Dog and the wolf are much alike ; 
but in their actions they differ greatly. The wolf is 
savage and ferocious, while the dog is kind and obedient. 
The Dog is firm and true in his friendship, while the 
wolf, if he has any friends, will forsake them without a 
cause. The Dog is one of the most useful of all animals 
to man, while the wolf, so far from being useful, is highly 
mischievous. 
What is the difference between the Dog and the cat ? 
The disposition and actions of the Dog, are very differ¬ 
ent from those of the cat. The cat is more attached to 
the house where she belongs, than to the persons who 
live in it, and if the family move away, she will stay 
behind. But the Dog is entirely attached to persons, and 
always wishes to be with his master, wherever he goes. 
The Dog, by his fond looks and actions shows the great¬ 
est joy when his master comes home ; but the cold- 
hearted cat cares not who comes or goes, if she can stay 
and be comfortable. If you happen to tread on the cat, 
she spits at you, and sticks her claws into your foot; but 
if you hurt the Dog, he yelps, jumps up and wags his 
tail, and looking you in the face, seems to say that he is 
glad you did not hurt him more. 
How many varieties of the Dog kind are there ? 
The varieties, or sorts, of the Dog kind, are so numer¬ 
ous, that no one has attempted to describe, or even to 
number them. Every country has many sorts of this 
animal, audit is not often that we see two dogs that look 
alike. 
What are some of the most useful varieties of these animals ? 
Some of the most useful varieties of the Dog, are the 
following: The Shepherd’s Dog. The Bull Dog. The 
Mastiff. The Grey hound. The Fox-hound. The 
Stag-hound. The Pointer. The Newfoundland Dog. 
( The Greenland Dog. The Cur Dog. The Spaniel, and 
) the Terrier. 
) What is the use of the Shepherd’s Dog ? 
The Shepherd’s Dog is used by persons who take care 
( of sheep, and who are called Shepherds. This Dog is 
l very useful in driving the flock from one place to another, 
\ and in keeping the sheep from straying. For these 
' purposes, one Dog is said to he as good as three men. 
( What use is made of the Bull Dog ? 
The Bull Dog is a strong, fierce, and courageous ani- 
( mal. In Spain, and in South America, he is used for 
I; the cruel and wicked purpose of fighting with wild bulls, 
i for the amusement of the people. He is also used to 
! hunt the larger, and fiercer, animals, and to guard 
\ houses from thieves. 
| What is the Mastiff good for ? 
The Mastiff is chiefly useful in guarding houses, and 
) barns, against thieves. In doing this he is very watch- 
! ful, and takes care not to let any person carry away his 
; master’s property, unless his master, or some of the fam- 
: ily be present. The Mastiff is taller and stronger than 
? the Bull Dog. His head and mouth are very large, and 
when angry, he is a frightful looking animal. 
) How is the Grey-hound useful ? 
) The Grey-hound is used in hunting stags, foxes, rab- 
bits, and other game. He does not follow by the smell, 
; like other hounds, but by the sight. He is tall and slen- 
! der, but very strong, and is the swiftest of all dogs. 
; What is the use of the Fox-hound ? 
The Fox-hound is used in hunting foxes. He is not 
> a very swift Dog, but follows the track of the fox with 
I* wonderful diligence and sagacity. Sometimes he follows 
; all day and all night, and if the cunning fox does not 
| take to his hole, will tire him down, and catch him. 
I This Dog has very large ears, and a large mouth, and is 
often spotted with black, white and grey. 
What can you say of the Stag-hound ? 
The Stag-hound is formed like the Fox-hound, but is 
larger, and stronger. He is used in hunting the stag and 
other deer, and like the Fox-hound follows his game by 
t the smell of the track. He is so diligent, and his scent 
<| is so good, that he seldom gives out until he has caught 
\ his game, or tired himself down, so that he can run no 
<| longer. 
( What is the use of the Pointer ? 
! The Pointer is used in hunting birds, such as the 
< quail, the partridge, and the woodcock. He is called 
\ Pointer because, when he smells his game, he does not 
run upon it, like other Dogs, but stops and points with 
r his nose, towards the spot where the game lies. His 
( master seeing him point, makes ready his gun, and then 
| tells the Dog to go on, which command he obeys, and 
scaring the bird, it is shot by the hunter. 
) What is the Newfoundland Dog good for ? 
) The Newfoundland Dog is very useful in bringing per- 
