HAS been erroneously called the Danish dog; but for what reason it is difficult to ascertain, as its incapacity of scenting is sufficient to destroy all affinity to any dog employed in the pursuit of the game.

It is common in this country at present, and is frequently kept in genteel houses, as an elegant attendant on a carriage.

Is of foreign origin, as its name seems to imply; but it is now naturalized in this country which has long been famous for dogs of this kind; the greatest attention being paid to preserve the breed in its greatest purity.

This dog is remarkable for the aptness and facility with which it receives instruction. It may be said to be almost self-taught; whilst the English pointer requires the greatest care and attention in breaking and training for the sport. It is chiefly employed in finding partridges, pheasants, &c.

THIS animal probably derived its name from Spain, where it might have acquired the softness of its hair. Its form is elegant, its hair beautifully curled or crisped, its ears long, and its aspect mild and sagacious; it receives instructions with readiness, and obeys with the most uncommon alacrity. There is another variety of this kind, called the slater, used in hawking, to spring the game; but is much inferior in speed and perseverance to the

THE water-spaniel is a species formerly used in fowling. This animal seems to be the most docile of all the dog kind; and his docility is particularly owing to his natural attachment to man. Many other kinds will not bear correction; but this patient creature, though very fierce to strangers, seems unalterable in his affections; and blows and ill-usage seem only to increase his regard. This creature is well calculated for hunting of otters, ducks, &c. watching the stroke of the piece, and perceiving the game that is shot, he instantly swims after it, and brings it to his master.

Is a hardy, active, handsome dog.-Its scent is exquisite; and it ranges with great speed and wonderful perseverance. Its sagacity in discovering the various kinds of game, and its caution in approaching them, are truly astonishing. But as the uses of this valuable dog are so well known, we will conclude with the following beautiful quotation from Somerville:

"When autumn smiles, all-beauteous in decay, And paints each chequer'd grove with various hues, My SETTER ranges in the new-shorn fields."

Is lively and pleasant; an unwearied pursuer of its game; and very expert in raising woodcocks and snipes from their haunts in woods and marshes, through which it ranges with amazing perseverance.

Of the same kind is that beautiful little dog, which, in this country, is well known under the appellation of King Charles's dog, the favourite and constant companion of that monarch, who was generally attended by several of them. It is still preserved as an idle, but innocent companion. Its long ears, curled hair, and web-feet, evidently point out its alliance with the more useful and active kind above mentioned.

THE greyhound is well known at present, and was formerly held in such estimation, that it was the peculiar companion of a gentleman; who, in ancient times, was known by his horse, his hawk, and his greyhound. It has a long body, sharp head, full eye, long mouth, little ears, with thin gristles in them, a straight neck, and full breast; its fore and hind legs are long and straight; its ribs round, strong, and full of sinews, and taper about the belly. It is the swiftest of the dog kind, and easily trained for the 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.

THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG.

THE Newfoundland dog is a large handsome animal, with a remarkable benevolent and pleasing countenance, and is justly celebrated for its fond attachment to its master: it is also web-footed, and can swim with great ease and swiftness. This animal is highly prized by seacaptains for its utility in case of shipwreck.

This breed of dogs was originally brought from the country of which they bear the name, where their great strength and docility render them extremely useful to the settlers on their coasts, who use them in bringing down wood from the interior parts of the country to the sea-side. They are attended with no person to guide them; but after delivering their loading, they return with the empty sledge to the woods, and receive, in dried fish, &c. their reward.

THIS animal, from the tip of the nose to the insertion of the tail, is about three feet and a half long, and about two feet five inches high. His colour is a mixture of black, brown, and grey; and his hair is extremely rough and hard, but mixed toward the roots with a kind of ash-coloured fur. The eyes open slantingly upwards, in the same direction with the nose, and the colour of the eye-balls is of a fiery green, which gives a fierce and formidable air to the whole visage.

The wolf is one of those quadrupeds, whose appetite for animal food is the most vehement, and whose means of satisfying his appetite are the most various; Nature having furnished him with strength, cunning, agility, and every requisite for pursuing, overtaking, and conquering his prey. Yet with all these advantages, he frequently dies of hunger; being obliged to fly from human habitations, and to live in the forest; where the wild animals either elude him by their art or swiftness, or are supplied in too small a proportion to satisfy his rapacity. He is naturally dull and cowardly; but when pressed by hunger, he braves danger, and even ventures to attack those animals which are under the protection of man; such as lambs, sheep, or even dogs themselves. If this excursion proves successful, he returns to the charge, until being wounded, or hard pressed, by the shepherds, or their dogs, he retires to the thickest part of the forest, content to pursue those smaller animals which, even when taken, afford him but a scanty supply. However, when his necessities are very urgent, he faces certain destruction: he attacks women and children, and sometimes ventures even to fall upon men; or, becoming furious by continual agitations, he ends his life in madness.