1829
This variety is so nearly allied to the Bulldog (from which he is descended by a cross with the small Danish) in form and general appearance, that a detailed description is quite unnecessary. The chief difference is in its size, being much smaller, and its tail curled upon its back. It differs extremely in another particular, which is in courage, this animal being as timid as the other is valiant.
This dog was formerly very common in many parts of Great Britain, also used for vermin killing, but is now becoming very scarce from the circumstance. It may be prized 'as a pet but certainly not for its beauty. Although its admirers in this country are becoming very limited in number, we are informed by Mrs Piozzi that in Italy it is a great favourite, more particularly at Padua. There is a Sunday market at Moscow, where German Pugdogs which are so dear in London can be bought for a sum of money equivalent to a shilling.
SIR PATRICK WALKERS PUG DOG- MUNGO.
" A black Pug-Dog named Mungo with a very good scent, delighted in a battle, or vermin-killing. Except in destroying vermin, he could do little without help, but he was assiduous in his searches, and when he found any opportunity for sport, he commenced barking to call his friend Carlo to his aid. This was an English setter which he got the complete command of, and which he used to rouse from the fireside, sometimes much against his inclination, either by caressing or by biting, to accompany him. The moment Carlo was engaged, Mungo was most active at the hinder part of the unfortunate enemy.
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