. The popular natural history . Zoology. GREYHOUND, AND NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. S9 sage through the atmosphere, yet deprive it of a most valuable faculty, that of chasing by scent. The muzzle is so narrow in pro- portion to its length, that the nasal nerves have no room for proper develop- ment, and hence the animal is very deficient in its powers of scent. The same circum- stance may be noted in many other animsls. The large and handsome animal which is called from its native country the New- foundland Dog belongs to the group of spaniels, all of which appear to be possess- ed of considerable menta
. The popular natural history . Zoology. GREYHOUND, AND NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. S9 sage through the atmosphere, yet deprive it of a most valuable faculty, that of chasing by scent. The muzzle is so narrow in pro- portion to its length, that the nasal nerves have no room for proper develop- ment, and hence the animal is very deficient in its powers of scent. The same circum- stance may be noted in many other animsls. The large and handsome animal which is called from its native country the New- foundland Dog belongs to the group of spaniels, all of which appear to be possess- ed of considerable mental powers, and to be capable of instruction to a degree that is rarely seen in animals. As is the case with most of the large Dogs, the Newfoundland permits the lesser Dogs to take all kinds of liberties without showing the least resent- ment ; and if it is worried or pestered by some forward puppy, looks down with calm contempt, and passes on its way. Sometimes the little conceited animal presumes upon the dignified composure of the Newfoundland Dog,. GREYHOUND.—(Canis familiaris.). 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. New York, Burt Co
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