THE BULL-TERRIER
is a cross between the Bull-dog and the Terrier, and is generally superior, both in appearance and value, to either of its progenitors. “A second cross considerably lessens the underhanging of the lower jaw, and a third entirely removes it, retaining the spirit and determination of the animal.”
THE MASTIFF.
This Dog “is probably an original breed peculiar to the British Islands.” It is larger than the Bull-dog, has a head of somewhat the same shape, with deep flews, but its ears are pendent, and it has none of the Bull-dog’s deformity. ([See figure on p. 109.]) From the Bloodhound it is distinguished by the shape of the head, which is rounder and shorter, and by the absence of the red ring round the eye. At the present day, the Mastiff is used chiefly as a house Dog, for which purpose his fidelity and strength make him thoroughly well suited.
THE CUBAN MASTIFF
is about intermediate in size between the Bull-dog and the English Mastiff; in appearance it closely resembles the latter. It is an extremely savage Dog, and was used in the days of slavery for tracking runaway negroes. It is now used as a watch Dog, and, by the Spaniards, for Bull-fighting.
THE TIBET DOG.
This magnificent animal is kept by the Bhoteas, a race inhabiting the table-lands of Tibet, who use it as a watch Dog. It is about the size of a Newfoundland Dog, but with a head more like that of a Mastiff, the “flews,” or pendent side-flaps of the upper lip, being of great-size. The hair is long, and the tail bushy and well curled.
