. Mammals of other lands;. Mammals. â Rough Collies are very graceful, interesting creatures, and stand first in intelligence among canines. They are highly popular. Several have been sold for over ;^5,coo, and the amounts in prize-money and fees obtained by some of the " cracks " would surprise persons not in " the ; A high-bred specimen " in coat" is most beautiful. The colours most favoured are sables with white markings; but black, white, and tans, known as " tricolors," are pleasing and effective. I quite hoped to give a portrait of one of the
. Mammals of other lands;. Mammals. â Rough Collies are very graceful, interesting creatures, and stand first in intelligence among canines. They are highly popular. Several have been sold for over ;^5,coo, and the amounts in prize-money and fees obtained by some of the " cracks " would surprise persons not in " the ; A high-bred specimen " in coat" is most beautiful. The colours most favoured are sables with white markings; but black, white, and tans, known as " tricolors," are pleasing and effective. I quite hoped to give a portrait of one of the most perfect of present-day champions, belonging to H. H. the Princess de Montglyon, but could not find room. Smooth Collies are a handsome breed, full of grace, beauty, and intelligence, and very active and lively. A favourite colour is merle, a sort of lavender, with black markings and tan and white in parts, usually associated with one or both eyes china-coloured. Specimens often win in sheep-dog trials ; a bitch of mine won many such, and was more intelligent in other ways than many human beings. Old English Sheep-dogs are a most fascinating breed, remarkably active, possessed of much endurance and resource, and very faithful and affectionate. I have often made long photo by Kitchener Portrait Co, DALMATIANS uili art typical J but the first is thi best in quality and marking. Fhots by r. Fair] NEWFOUNDLAND The dog shoii'n here gives a good idea of size and character, but is not in beat coat {^Baktr Street. 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 Cornish, C. J. (Charles John), 1858-1906. New York, The University Library
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