There are but few horſes bred here; and they are no way remarkable, either for ſtrength, beauty, or ſpirit; but are rather ſmall and unſightly. This proceeds entirely from the want of good breeding mares and ſtallions, with proper perſons competent in the knowledge of breeding and taking care of thoſe uſeful animals; as the horſes brought from England, America, and the other iſlands, thrive extremely well here.
The preſent paſtures in this iſland are by no means extenſive, although very good for cattle; conſequently, there are but few of them. But thoſe that are bred here are as ſtrong, breed as well, and are as fine looking creatures, as in any part of the Weſt-Indies.
Nor are ſheep or goats in any great numbers in Dominica; but thoſe of both ſpecies breed as well here as in any other iſland; and when
