black spots. It has been called, but erroneously, the Danish dog, and Buffon makes it of Bengalian origin, but Pennant declares that it is derived from Dalmatia, in European Turkey. It is, indeed, often denominated the Dalmatian dog. By some it is said to be the common harrier of Italy, and to have been known and domesticated in that country for two centuries. Its power of smelling is but indifferent, and it is generally kept in genteel houses as a handsome attendant on a carriage.

Is derived, as it name implies, from Spain, but has long been naturalized in this country, where great attention has been paid to preserve the breed in all its purity. It is remarkable for the aptness and facility with which it receives instruction, and 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. But, on the other hand, it is less capable than the English Pointer of enduring fatigue. It is chiefly employed in finding partridges, pheasants, &c.

THIS beautiful animal is of Spanish extraction, whence it derives its name, and the silky softness of its coat. It is elegant in form, with long pendent ears, and hair gracefully curled or waved. Its scent is keen, and it possesses in the fullest perfection the good qualities of sagacity, docility, and attachment. So strong is the latter, that instances have been known in which the animal has died of grief for the loss of its master. Dash, a Spaniel belonging to the gamekeeper of the Rev. Mr. Corsellis, would not quit his master's bed after his death; being taken away, he perpetually returned to the room, and daily visited the grave; and, in spite of all the kindness that was shown to him, he died at the end of fourteen days. The Land Spaniel may be taught a variety of tricks, such as fetching, carrying, and diving. He is employed in setting for partridges, quails, &c. and his steadiness and patience, in the performance of this task, are worthy of admiration. There is another variety of this kind called the SLATER, used in hawking, to spring the game; but it is much inferior in speed and perseverance to the former.

Of all the dog kind, this animal seems to be the most docile, and the most attached to man. Many other species are impatient of correction; but the Water Spaniel, though fierce to strangers, bears blows and ill usage from his master, with undiminished affection. 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. He will fetch and carry at command, and will dive to the bottom of deep water in search of a piece of money, which he will bring out, and deposit at the feet of the person by whom he was sent. Cowper has recorded, in a pleasing poem, an instance of sagacity and of a desire to gratify a master, which was displayed by his Spaniel Beau. As he was walking by the Ouse, he was desirous to obtain one of the waterlilies, which grew in the river, but was unable to reach it. Beau seemed disposed to assist him, but the poet called him off, and pursued his ramble. On his return, however, Beau rushed into the stream, cropped a lily, and laid it at his master's feet.

Is considered as one of the most valuable of our hunt-
ing dogs; it being hardy, nimble, and handsome, and
possessed of exquisite scent and sagacity. His man-
ner of seeking game is at once correctly and poetically
described, in the following lines by Somerville :

"When autumn smiles, all-beauteous in decay,
And paints each chequered grove with various hues,
My SETTER ranges in the new-shorn fields,-
His nose in air erect; from ridge to ridge
Panting he bounds, his quarter'd ground divides
In equal intervals, nor careless leaves
One inch untried: at length the tainted gales
His nostrils wide inhale : quick joy elates
His beating heart, which, awed by discipline
Severe, he dares not own, but cautious creeps
Low cowering, step by step, at last attains
His proper distance: there he stops at once,
And points with his instructive nose upon
The trembling prey."

THE BEAGLE.

THIS is the smallest kind of dog that is used in the chase, and is chiefly employed in hare hunting. It is remarkable for the musical melody of its tone, and the keenness of its scent. Of this dog there are two varieties, the ROUGH BEAGLE and the SMOOTH BEAGLE.

Is a lively and pleasant species of dog; very expert in raising woodcocks and snipes from their haunts in woods and marshes, through which it ranges with an untirable perseverance. Buffon gives the name of PYRAME to a variety of this dog, which is distinguished by a patch of red on the legs, and another over each eye.

Of the same kind is that elegant little dog, which, in this country, is well known under the appellation of KING CHARLES'S DOG; as having Leen the favourite companion of that monarch, who scarcely ever walked out without being attended by several of them. It has a small rounded head, with a short snout, the tail is curved back, the hair is curled, the ears are long, and the feet are webbed.

The LARGE WATER DOG is of an analogous breed, but is less handsome. It has curly hair, which bears a great resemblance to wool, and it swims excellently, in consequence of the webs between the toes being much larger than those of most other dogs. It is often kept on board of ships, for the purpose of recovering articles which chance to fall into the water.