. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. DOGS DOGS 383 DOGS, FARM. Canis familiaris, Linn. Canidoe. Figs. 395-399. The dog belongs to the order Carnivores, the family Canidas, and the genus Canis. The origin of the domestic dog is not known. It is supposed that it is the result of many crosses with many different types, under various conditions, as the owner wan- dered from place to place. It is probable that the jackal and the wolf have been important elements in the evolution of the domestic dog. The dog has long occupied a prominent place on the farm, especially as a
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. DOGS DOGS 383 DOGS, FARM. Canis familiaris, Linn. Canidoe. Figs. 395-399. The dog belongs to the order Carnivores, the family Canidas, and the genus Canis. The origin of the domestic dog is not known. It is supposed that it is the result of many crosses with many different types, under various conditions, as the owner wan- dered from place to place. It is probable that the jackal and the wolf have been important elements in the evolution of the domestic dog. The dog has long occupied a prominent place on the farm, especially as a watch-dog and a sheep-dog. Much of the police duty-on the stock-farm is en- trusted to the dog. He looks out for the vermin and small game that would become troublesome ; he is an indispensable aid in hunting ; and as a compan- ion he is a privileged member of the household. The adaptability of certain breeds of dogs for farm purposes is generally known. The care and intelligence displayed by a well-trained dog in handling stock is well-nigh remarkable. The two recognized breeds for herding and driving purposes are the Collie and the Old English Bobtail Sheep- dog. Individuals of many other breeds are trained for this work with some success, and a great variety of dogs, good, bad and indifferent, are found on the farm. The Collie Dog. Fig. 395. See also page 595. By Herbert W. Mumford. The Collie is one of the most useful breeds of farm dogs. His origin is not known. Probably, however, he has been developed from the Old Eng- lish Sheep-dog by crossing with the Scotch Grey- hound. The rough-coated Scotch Collie is the best known and most highly prized variety in this coun- try. The smooth-coated type is well known in Great Britain and is preferred by some persons. Dog shows and public sheep-driving trials have had a tendency to popularize the Collie. They have had a wholesome effect in setting standards and bringing about greater uniformity in type among so-called high-class Co
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