 | H D. Richardson - 1851 - 152 pages
...bewildered animal by the ears, one on each side, force it to swim in the direction of the landing-place, and instantly release their hold when they feel it touches the ground." THE MEXICAN DOG. This is a long-backed, ill-shaped animal, not unlike a lurcher ; legs comparatively... | |
 | H. D. Richardson - Dogs - 1857 - 144 pages
...bewildered animal by the ears, one on each side, force it to swim in the direction of the landingplace, and instantly release their hold when they feel it touches the ground."* THE MEXICAN DOG. A long-backed, ill-shaped animal, not unlike a lurcher ; legs comparatively short... | |
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For, -when the ox first suspended by the head is lowered, and allowed to fall into the water, men generally swim and guide it by the horns; but, at other times, this service is performed by one or two dogs, who, catching the bewildered animal by the ears,... 