. The naturalist's library; containing scientific and popular descriptions of man, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles and insects; . Canuteenacted a law that it should not even be kept by any one who was underthe rank of a gentleman. It has a long body, a neat and elongated head,full eye, long mouth, sharp and very white teeth, little ears, with thingristles in them, a straight neck and full breast; his fore and hind legs arelong and straight; his ribs round, strong, and full of sinews, and taperabout the belly. It is the swiftest of the dog kind, and easily trained forthe chase when twelve m
. The naturalist's library; containing scientific and popular descriptions of man, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles and insects; . Canuteenacted a law that it should not even be kept by any one who was underthe rank of a gentleman. It has a long body, a neat and elongated head,full eye, long mouth, sharp and very white teeth, little ears, with thingristles in them, a straight neck and full breast; his fore and hind legs arelong and straight; his ribs round, strong, and full of sinews, and taperabout the belly. It is the swiftest of the dog kind, and easily trained forthe chase when twelve months old. It courses by sight and not by scent,as other hounds do; and is supposed to outlive all the dog tribe. BuffoL Can is familiaris grains. MAMMALIA—DOG. 133 imagines it to be descended from the Irish greyhound, only rendered morethin and delicate by the influence of climate. There is a variety of thisspecies, which is called the Highland greyhound. It is very large, strong,deep-chested, covered with long rough hair, and has the scent and sagacityof the bloodhound. This kind has become exceedingly scarce. THE This beautiful animal is of Spanish extraction, whence it derives itsname, and the silky softness of its coat. It is elegant in form, with longpendent ears, and hair gracefully curled or waved. Its scent is keen, and itpossesses in the fullest perfection the good qualities of sagacity, docility,and attachment. So strong is the latter, that instances have been knownin which the animal has died of grief for the loss of its master. Dash, aspaniel belonging to the gamekeeper of the Rev. Mr Corsellis, would notquit his masters bed after his death; being taken away, he perpetually re-turned to the room, and daily visited the grave; and, in spite of all thekindness that was shown him, he died at the end of fourteen days. Theland spaniel may be taught a variety of tricks, such as fetching, carrying,and diving. He is employed in setting for partridges, quails, &
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