मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

and they are devoid of hearing sweet words. They are very cruel and
terrible to look at as they have long jaws.
[5th variety of DOGS]
(SARAMEYA)
These kinds of dogs are very calm and quiet by nature. They
are a little tall in size. They are of different colours and some with
spots also on their bodies. They are very grateful and faithful to their
masters. They are neither dull-natured nor impatient. They are fond
of hunting. They very swiftly run and are a little passionate. They
are fond of doing all kinds of work entrusted to them. They are very
strong and having long tails. They always live in villages. They play
in several kinds and are very beautiful when young. They run very
fast when instigated and have a little sleep during night times.
[6th variety of DOGS]
(GRAMYAMRIGA)
These kinds of dogs are short. Some are generally brown and
some with different colours. They have short ears, much impatience
and less speed. They are fond of fighting with one another. They
wander always. They are dull-natured. They are fond of fighting with
pigs and asses. They eat flesh, blood, bones and other useless things.
They have ugly bodies and very unpleasant bark especially during
nights. They are very harmful to minor animals.
Dogs of many kinds are found in villages and other places
possessing the same qualities and nature. They are of low breed and
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