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84 sufficiently numerous to fill volumes. A few of these we subjoin. The repetition may serve to inculcate a kindly regard for the comfort of an animal whose faculties are of so high an order, and so entirely devoted to man.

The Shepherd's Dog perhaps excels all others in intelligence, thoughtfulness, and promptitude.

SHEPHERD'S DOG.

On the trackless downs of Wiltshire, or the wild moors of Lancashire and Scotland, the flocks could not be kept together but for the aid of this faithful and ready-witted assistant. Who has not seen with admiration the ease with which a Colley will guide a flock through the mazy streets of London, to or from Smithfield, amidst passengers,