**DOG.** For an account of the natural history, acquired habits, and general uses, of the various races of this sagacious animal, see *Canis*, in the index to the article MAMMALIA of this work.

**DOG-DAYS.** See CANICULA.

**DOG-ISLAND, or DESVENTURADA,** an island in the South Pacific Ocean, about twelve miles in circumference. This island is low and wooded. It was discovered by Le Maire and Schouten. Long. 141. 30. W. Lat. 15. 15. S.