. The popular natural history . Zoology. 6o POMERANIAN DOG. in a very similar manner. Being provoked beyond all endurance by the con- tinued annoyance, it took the little tormentor in its mouth, swam well out to sea, dropped it in the water, and swam back again. Another of the animals, belonging to a workman, was attacked by a small and pugnacious bull-dog, which sprung upon the unoffending canine giant, and, after the manner of bull-dogs, "pinned" him by the nose, and there hung, in spite of all endeavours to shake it off. However, the big Dog happened to be a clever one, and spying
. The popular natural history . Zoology. 6o POMERANIAN DOG. in a very similar manner. Being provoked beyond all endurance by the con- tinued annoyance, it took the little tormentor in its mouth, swam well out to sea, dropped it in the water, and swam back again. Another of the animals, belonging to a workman, was attacked by a small and pugnacious bull-dog, which sprung upon the unoffending canine giant, and, after the manner of bull-dogs, "pinned" him by the nose, and there hung, in spite of all endeavours to shake it off. However, the big Dog happened to be a clever one, and spying a pailful of boiling tar, he bolted towards it, and deliberately lowered his foe into the pail. The bull-dog had never calculated on such a reception, and made its escape as fast as it could run, bearing with it a scalding memento of the POMERANIAN TiOG.—(Cttfiisfamiliaris.) Of late years, a Dog has come into fashion as a house-dog, or as a com- panion. This is the Pomeranian Fox Dog, commonly known as the " ; It is a great favourite with those who like a dog for a companion, and not for mere use, as it is very intelligent in its character, and very handsome in aspect. Its long white fur, and bushy tail, give it quite a distinguished appearance, of which the animal seems to be thoroughly aware. Sometimes the coat of this animal is a cream colour, and very rarely is deep black. The pure white, however, seems, to be the favourite. It is a hvely little creature, and makes an excellent companion in a country walk. Of the Spaniel Dogs there are several varieties, which may be class^ed under two general heads, namely. Sporting and Toy Spaniels; the 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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