. Domesticated animals, their relation to man and to his advancement in civilization;. Domestic animals. THE DOG 27 canine animals trust rather to furious chase than to the cau- tious form of assault by stealthy approach and a final spring upon their prey, as is the habit with the cat tribe. Granting this somewhat doubtful claim that the induced habits of these dogs which have been specially adapted to the fowling-piece rest upon an original and native instinct, the amount of spe-. Pointer and Setter, Flushing Game cialization which has been attained in about thirty genera- tions of care remai
. Domesticated animals, their relation to man and to his advancement in civilization;. Domestic animals. THE DOG 27 canine animals trust rather to furious chase than to the cau- tious form of assault by stealthy approach and a final spring upon their prey, as is the habit with the cat tribe. Granting this somewhat doubtful claim that the induced habits of these dogs which have been specially adapted to the fowling-piece rest upon an original and native instinct, the amount of spe-. Pointer and Setter, Flushing Game cialization which has been attained in about thirty genera- tions of care remains a very surprising feature, and affords one of the most instructive lessons as to the possibilities of animal culture. It is an interesting fact that the variation of a spontaneous sort, which is now taking place in our pointers and setters, is considerable. It is, perhaps, more distinctly indicated here than in any other of the breeds which are characterized by peculiar qualities of mind. All those familiar with the behav-. 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 Shaler, Nathaniel Southgate, 1841-1906. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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