The sun., 1873-07-04
OUR QUADRUPED FRIENDS.
THE MOST S4GfCTOUS IND AFFEC-
TION4TE or SERT1NTS.

Tho Hun, Clumsy WaddIer from under
Newfoundiand's FoVs-Tbe Fleet, Keen-
scented DOGS of the Field and Chase.
The finest collection of sporting dogs in
this country Is probably owned by Mr. Francis
Butler of New York. Every kennel In his yards
shields some swift-footed hunter or valuable
spaniel, while his stalls contain every breed
that has intrinsic worth. The first attraction
was massive Siberian bloodhound, known to
he the largest extant This animal is of ancient
birth, tall and majestic and Is correctly styled
by Button "king Of ALL The strength and
prowess Of his breed have ever dared the wolf
and bear. He has even attacked a lion In the
lstters stronghold, aud pro,ed himself TO be
dangerous antagonist To- ia, king OF beasts. II
has Of late years been satisfactorily settled that
he originally came from the Ural Mountains.
The obscurity attached to his origin Is account
cd fot 10y the former fctu .ty of the dog. which
forbade all attempts to follow him into the re-
cesses of the mountains. when, however. the
training OF u few that were caught, had the
effect Of partially aiming tnC rest. their haunts
were safely scented 10 the depths Of the noun
tain forest, where, like the tiger and panther OF
more cvhsrhdl GIue>' they Ted upon the
chance fruits uf the ground, and amused them
selves by encounters with other Wild beasts.
The specimen IN the possession Of Mr.: Butler
IL sthc nephew of a similar dog that was formally
introduced some wears ago to
QUEEN vICroRiA,
and who on that occasion, created quite a stir
NJ NuNlnH profoundly W htf Mdlt~'N ana eA-
tending his huge paw to have 1t shaken Nor il
the nephew less polite he grcets visitors cor
by hIs master. that well nish shakes the build
ing. lie l. conscious Of his Importance. too,
and as he raises himself g. hls full. commanding
height there can hc found excellent reason Tor
the lines that have been dedicated to him
And az; arS.SsS ,bsm M E9g S G 1ySa sS Ri ge
Col James Fisk, Jr., owned dog of this
breed that 10y his sagaCty on more than one oc-
caSion assisted him in his career "a peddler.
faithful guardian of property, sure trailer Of
the thief or murderer, and at the same time the
tireless playmate Of the infant
THE NOBLEsT OF his RACE.
Next in the order of importance is a specimen
Of the far-famed st. Bernard dog, whose deeds
OF valor aud mercy endear him To mankind. The
dog Is one Of the largest of its kind, and In
every particular is q faithful representative Of
the great dog Of the Alps. lie Is frequently
more than, any other, when he is called by it
he wags his tail and rlbs his massive sides
demonstrates his pleasure lie is Of tawny
color and of hon size. His strength Is much
but the absence of combativeness from his COM
position prevent his ever exhibiting the feats OF
which he Is capable. lie Is always gentle but Is
particularly Kind TO children. His fondness,
though, is rot Of the demonstratiye kind For
where his heart IL centred In any one In particu-
lar he never displays the fact before the object
Of his love, hut awaits his opportunity. when
danger threatens, TO shield with giant power the
The importation Of these dogs i RAPIDLY de-
oreasng. owing in part to the fact that the
prices that are paid for them by American deal
ers fall far short of the sums that can nova
days he realized from their services near their
Alpine home; There are, however So many Of
the best breed In this country that uo fear need
be entertained ot their extinction. while the
thoroughly AmericanLcd are unchanged.
TnE DOGS OF FoGpoN.
Next Is a great Newfoundland dog. of glossy
black o,oa ,"d' ehdr sRd Grand d pGrSn OF
deeds OF yalor have given him worldwide
fame. This particular dog. although but four
years OF age has already done much good in
the world. In addition to his prowess as a
swimmer, and his usefulness 20 wreckers, he
given up for lost. and frequently rescued those
whom he imagined 70 be in danger Once the
friend OF a man or child he cines to the object
Of his friendship with an affection that cannot
be shaken and no matter what the bribe may
proves faithful to the end. There are many
Newfoundland dogs in New York city. many Of
them the finest Of their breed and worth large
sums of money. They seldom in the
market however, as their owners are 10th to
part with them, dealers IN dogs though they
may be-
A very beautiful New foundland is the property
OK Mr.. John II. Meyers, Jr. The perfect train
ing almOat human Intelligence lie is treated
as member OF the family, aud behaves him
self so wells 40 centlemnuly In his demeanor
and In eNery way the qantcssence Of refine
ment. that no fear ot the ,degener~cy of the
family name l. entertained on his account
The little son ul Mr. Meyers was once saved from
drowning by this sdgtciuus animal and since
tnht Time the Latter mas ulsIldNr4 affection
for the child that II touching.
THE DoG OF THE sHACKLr AND LASH.
Differing as much from the gentle nature OF
the Newfoundland a. IL possible, and inspiring
instant rntipathy, II not disgust, is the blood.
hound. The long, dropping ears, distrustful eye
tawny coat, tlnsed with red, sharp. glisten.
nil the stranger with dread. lie is sell
dom the friend but often the enemy OF
man. and when the latter he lhrsts for his blood
with hendish desire that finds no parallel II
the wild natures OF the beasts of the forest. Hs
originally came from England, but not hndins
there is scarcely there to-day specimen extant
Being necessary TO the retention Of slaves OF
plantations the dogs Of this class were valued
highly In Cuba. and are to-day In greater mum
bers there than on any other portion Of the ciyi
Lied globe. Before the war they Were used II
the South Unlike the Siberian bloodhound
they have no noble Instincts. and seldom form
attachments that are lasting. Upon the frent
that has nurtured them they will turn with saw
age ferocty when provoked, and II thoroughly
aroused will not hesitate t. tear him To pieces.
A German, resident Of New York, is th
owner of one of these dogs The animal ha
ana has grown toothiess by indTigence in In
bread OF ideness. The German and his wifi
sometimeS disagree; loud and angry words fol
and decrepit, nevertheless enjoys squabhlt
rushes upon the wordy eombatants and pnnche
the whole family terrified, scdmper to apac
of safety.
THE DOC OF THE CHASE.
Next In order IL a fine specimen Of the Scotc
deerhOund, an animal made famous by tn
bards of Scotland, who have ever treated In
daring feats of bravery and prowess in the pun
suit of game, as second to those of no liyin
hunter lie Is rather tall, but his shaggy Goa
does not progresses one in his favor, When h
walks, however, he II a type of symmetry an
grace. Though Of slight build, his powers q
endurance are wonderful, and though he
sometimes moTtally wounded while Combatin
with his fleeing game, he never returns from tn
chase both living and unsuccessful.
Near by fine fox hound repused upon tn
ground with one bright eye steadily 1Xe upO
those Of his visitors, while with the other h
seemed to take an inventory Of their wearin
apparel. The pedigree Of this dog decides tina
he IA closely related TO the celebrated Engs
stag hound. The fox hound Is smaller. though
ana heavier built, consequently capable of les
speed. His sagacity, however, and famillarlt
with the movements Of the fox. render hiI
equal In the chase to any other hound and ofte
crown him with success where those feeter
fsOt have swept by their willy prey. His face
full OF intelligence. lie is mild In his bearn
toward other dogs, and even kind to those thi
are smaller and less powerful.
Then there was the harrer, with black Goa
dark piercing eyes, milk white paws. and hant
some face, This dog Is also Of "A breed Of famOl
hunters, though of late years his speed has d
creased, and his value has degenerated int
simply the name Of his ancestors greatness. II
Is thought well of thouldl, wthal, and no En-
lial 81. of a Il,