. The dog : its varieties and management in health. Dogs. I'aric/ics of tlie Dog. 29 The exact origin of the bloodhound has not been satisfactorily defined. As we see him to-day, he is the evidence of careful selection, and the production of de- velopment of the highest order. He is the perfect com- bination of dignity, with a consciousness of inherent power, yet his movements as a massive animal are really graceful. In temperament he is docile, obedient, affec-. Blojdhound. tionate, faithful, and reliable, and on this account proves the perfect conjpanion and protector to child or adult, qual
. The dog : its varieties and management in health. Dogs. I'aric/ics of tlie Dog. 29 The exact origin of the bloodhound has not been satisfactorily defined. As we see him to-day, he is the evidence of careful selection, and the production of de- velopment of the highest order. He is the perfect com- bination of dignity, with a consciousness of inherent power, yet his movements as a massive animal are really graceful. In temperament he is docile, obedient, affec-. Blojdhound. tionate, faithful, and reliable, and on this account proves the perfect conjpanion and protector to child or adult, qualities derived only under careful training, as the lessons are begun in puppy hood. Even in this he is apt to become self-willed and turbulent, but under prompt re- pression, good lessons are carried home, and at length he assumes his position as companion and protector, his faithfulness being equal if not superior to that of any otlier breed. His proportions are large, even massive,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Walsh, J. H. (John Henry), 1810-1888; Armatage, George. London ; New York : F. Warne
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