Dogs and Puppies [antikvár]

From the lop of ils sleek silky liead lo the tip of ils wagging tail the faithful dog of today is an accepted and much loved part of our everyday lives. Man's best friend? Some think so - others are not so sure, but it is undeniably man's oldest, dating right back to the dangerous prehistoric days when it was used by man as a hunting partner and has remained faithfully at his side ever since, devoted and protective. How such a relationship has stood the test of time and not broken up at least once during the thousands of years that man and dog have shared their lives is very much left to speculation. Aldous Huxley said "To his dog, every man is Napoleon, hence the constant popularity of dogs; while a 19th century American senator touchingly expressed the view - 'The one, absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him. the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer When all other friends desert, he remains.' In fiction and in truth the dog has featured prominently In countless tales of courage and unshakable loyalty, often to the extent of forfeiting its own life in order to save its master or mistress from being harmed, and for the lonely it has provided unquestioning friendship. It is little wonder then that the dog has, and continues to have, a unique place in our homes and hearts, and few can deny the pleasures of securing such a loving animal as their friend. Dogs and History Dogs probably made their presence known before man had even contemplated sharing his lite with an animal - a fact often still true today which numerous dog-owners will endorse by telling a tale of the stray that virtually adopted their household and quickly became an important member of the family. But the exact date when the two met and the friendship began is clouded by uncertainty. Always looking for the easiest means by which to obtain food, packs of wild dogs probably prowled around the campsites of the early nomadic hunting tribes, scavenging the carcases that were (1) and (2J The smallness and uidnerabiliiy of puppies makes them almost irresistible. Unfortunately, when puppies grow into dogs, their owners can lose interest and many dogs end up by being thoughtlessly abandoned. (3) The West Highland White Terrier is the only all-white Scottish breed. .4 native of Argyll, it was originally intended to work the diffiailt terrain of tile Westem Highlands. (4) The Golden Retriever is particularly noted for its gentleness, intelligence and willingness to work, ^s these pages show, there are many types of dog to choose from, and it is worth finding out about them before you do.