INDIAN WILD DOG-S.
[To THE EDITOR OF TRY "SPECTATOR:1 SIR,—In your interesting article in the Spectator of Novem- ber 19th you point out that there are no Indian wild dogs in the Zoo. The animal is, I believe, practically impossible to obtain, as it always dies in captivity. I have heard of cases of pups being caught, but they invariably refused to eat and died in a few days. It may, however, interest your readers to learn that I have a half-bred wild dog. The mother is an ordinary village dog, but she has refused to mate with her kind and always seeks the jungle, where she remains for a few days with the husband of her choice. The pups have all the personal appearance of the wild dog. They have the very thick coat, the plumy tail, and the white toes of the wild dog. They have also the two little spines of hair near the ears which are so distinctive. In manners they are quite domestic, but rather fond of fighting. This is the first instance I have ever heard of a cross with the wild dog. It is a pity that the regulations regarding the import of dogs to England will pre- vent my bringing the pup home.—I am, Sir, &c., H. FIELDIN(3 HALL.
Yeu, Upper Burmah, December 21st.
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