. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 364 3pte fpr*jefe attd ^pmtstmra. Dec 4 like a poodle. It is a little taller than the latter variety, bat is less active, and, thoagu presenting perhaps a more impos- ing figure on the show bencn, is less esteemed in the country. This nog also has double dewclaws, its color being black or dart grey. A third variety is met with in the south. The coat is not long, but neither is it quite short; it is rather like the wolf's. TUe shape of the animal, its color and its ways, much resem- ble those of the wild animal. The ears are nearly always cropped, but the tail,
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 364 3pte fpr*jefe attd ^pmtstmra. Dec 4 like a poodle. It is a little taller than the latter variety, bat is less active, and, thoagu presenting perhaps a more impos- ing figure on the show bencn, is less esteemed in the country. This nog also has double dewclaws, its color being black or dart grey. A third variety is met with in the south. The coat is not long, but neither is it quite short; it is rather like the wolf's. TUe shape of the animal, its color and its ways, much resem- ble those of the wild animal. The ears are nearly always cropped, but the tail, which is carried rather high, though not like that of the Esquimaux, is respected; dcuble dewclaws are also, in this case, a proof of good breeding. The French cowherd dog is much like a heavy, smooth- coated collie. Its color is blaek-and-tan, but the tan must be very light, or else the dog has a reputation of being hard- mouthed aud of bitiug the legs of the animals intrusted to his guard. The tail is always docked, although some speci- mens are born bob-tailed; the dewclaws must be double on the hind-leg*. The dog must be powerful and active, but must obey the cowherd at the least notice. The best specimens of this variety are to be found in marshes of La Camargue. Iu a previous article we mentioned the large mountain dogs used by the shepherds of the Pyrenees, the Abrozzes, and the Apennines, to guard the sheep against the wolf and the high- way robbers of the mountain. These large and powerful animals cannot be termed sheepdogs, as they do not interfere with the work of their smaller companions, and are only kept iu case of danger befalling the herd or their master.—J). Frank, in London Stock-Keeper. "Gath's" Albion. "Albion was trim built like all the pointer class, and, except for his speed and activity, would have been a dandy among dogs. But his strength of loins and hips, and the powerful curve of bis hind legs, and a certain blunt strength of neck as
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