Notes About Manchesters Pre-1800
Excerpt from Of Englishe Dogges
By Dr. Johannes Caius
Published in English in 1576
Of the dog called Terrar, the
Latine Terrarius
Another sorte there is that hunteth the Foxe and the Badger or Greye onely, whom we call Terrars, because they (after the manner and custome of ferrets in searching for Connyes) creepe into the grounde, and by that meanes make afrayde, nyppe, and byte the Foxe and the Badger in such sort, that eyther they teare them in pieces with theyre teeth beyng in the bosom of the earth, or else hayle and pull them perforce out of their lurking angles, darke dungeons, and close caues, or at the least through coceued feare, drive them out of their hollow harbours in so much that they are compelled to prepare speedy flight, and being desirous of the next (albeit not the safest) refuge, are otherwise taken and intrapped with snares and nettes layde over holes to the same purpose. But these be the least in that kynde called Sagax.
A Diall Pertaining to the first section
Dogges Serving y'pastime of hunting beastes are divided into Hariers, Terrars, Bloudhounds Gasehounds, Grehounds, Leuiners or Lyemmers, Tumblers, and Stealers. In Latine called Venatcici.
By Dr. Johannes Caius
Published in English in 1576
Of the dog called Terrar, the
Latine Terrarius
Another sorte there is that hunteth the Foxe and the Badger or Greye onely, whom we call Terrars, because they (after the manner and custome of ferrets in searching for Connyes) creepe into the grounde, and by that meanes make afrayde, nyppe, and byte the Foxe and the Badger in such sort, that eyther they teare them in pieces with theyre teeth beyng in the bosom of the earth, or else hayle and pull them perforce out of their lurking angles, darke dungeons, and close caues, or at the least through coceued feare, drive them out of their hollow harbours in so much that they are compelled to prepare speedy flight, and being desirous of the next (albeit not the safest) refuge, are otherwise taken and intrapped with snares and nettes layde over holes to the same purpose. But these be the least in that kynde called Sagax.
A Diall Pertaining to the first section
Dogges Serving y'pastime of hunting beastes are divided into Hariers, Terrars, Bloudhounds Gasehounds, Grehounds, Leuiners or Lyemmers, Tumblers, and Stealers. In Latine called Venatcici.
Artwork and excerpt from:
A General History of Quadrupeds
By Thomas Bewick and Ralph Beilby
Published in 1792
THE TERRIER
Has a most acute smell, is generally an attendant on every pack of Hounds, and is very expert in forcing Foxes or other game out of their coverts. It is the determined enemy of all the vermin kind; such as Weasels, Soumarts, Badgers, Rats, Mice, &c. It is fierce, keen, and hardy; and, in its encounters with the Badger, sometimes meets with very severe treatment, which it sustains with great courage and fortitude : A well-trained veteran Dog frequently proves more than a match for that hardbitten animal.
There are two kinds of Terriers,— the one rough, (short-legged, long-backed, very strong, and most commonly of a black or yellowish colour, mixed with white; the other is smooth, sleek, and beautifully formed, having a shorter body, and more sprightly appearance: It is generally of a reddish-brown colour, or black, with tanned legs ; and is similar to the rough Terrier in disposition and faculties, but inferior in size, strength, and hardiness.
A General History of Quadrupeds
By Thomas Bewick and Ralph Beilby
Published in 1792
THE TERRIER
Has a most acute smell, is generally an attendant on every pack of Hounds, and is very expert in forcing Foxes or other game out of their coverts. It is the determined enemy of all the vermin kind; such as Weasels, Soumarts, Badgers, Rats, Mice, &c. It is fierce, keen, and hardy; and, in its encounters with the Badger, sometimes meets with very severe treatment, which it sustains with great courage and fortitude : A well-trained veteran Dog frequently proves more than a match for that hardbitten animal.
There are two kinds of Terriers,— the one rough, (short-legged, long-backed, very strong, and most commonly of a black or yellowish colour, mixed with white; the other is smooth, sleek, and beautifully formed, having a shorter body, and more sprightly appearance: It is generally of a reddish-brown colour, or black, with tanned legs ; and is similar to the rough Terrier in disposition and faculties, but inferior in size, strength, and hardiness.