. Dog and dogs. Dogs. Chapter IX Sheep-killing Dogs NOW come to a subject which re- flects on the constant companion of man, which brings discredit to his dog- ship, and will give a pang to the heart of every lover of dogs who is not posted, who is not acquainted with the facts. I was brought up in a country where the killing of sheep by dogs was very prevalent and I know the feeling of farmers. Some have expressed themselves so forcibly on the subject that, if they had had their way, not a dog would have remained alive in the whole country. At one time our friend, the dog, threatened the very
. Dog and dogs. Dogs. Chapter IX Sheep-killing Dogs NOW come to a subject which re- flects on the constant companion of man, which brings discredit to his dog- ship, and will give a pang to the heart of every lover of dogs who is not posted, who is not acquainted with the facts. I was brought up in a country where the killing of sheep by dogs was very prevalent and I know the feeling of farmers. Some have expressed themselves so forcibly on the subject that, if they had had their way, not a dog would have remained alive in the whole country. At one time our friend, the dog, threatened the very existence of the sheep industry in several states. When a farmer saw his whole flock lying lifeless and mangled, small wonder that he should give vent to his feelings, as many did, in this manner: "If it were in my power, I would kill the whole tribe.** Let us be fair to the farmer: we have 101. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harry, Joseph Edward, 1863-. New York : J. H. Sears & company, inc.
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