Harper's New Monthly Magazine Volume 34 December 1886 to May 1887 . lf-interest first led man toadopt the dog. His usefulness as an as- sistant in the chase still remains the sameas when savage man first subjugated tohis jiurposes this fleet and cunning hunter,although now^ regulated by elaborate laws,established that our pleasure in his hunt-ing qualities may be increased. In themanagement of our flocks and herds, thei3rotection of person and property, andeven as the mere object on which to lavishan exuberance of aftection, we are still in-debted to the dog, and in return it is aplain duty de
Harper's New Monthly Magazine Volume 34 December 1886 to May 1887 . lf-interest first led man toadopt the dog. His usefulness as an as- sistant in the chase still remains the sameas when savage man first subjugated tohis jiurposes this fleet and cunning hunter,although now^ regulated by elaborate laws,established that our pleasure in his hunt-ing qualities may be increased. In themanagement of our flocks and herds, thei3rotection of person and property, andeven as the mere object on which to lavishan exuberance of aftection, we are still in-debted to the dog, and in return it is aplain duty devolving on us that we shouldtake some pains to understand his nature,physical and mental, that we may fairly,justly, and in the light of know^ledgemake him the return service which is hisdue. A new phase of selfish appropriation ofthe dog has been developed in recent yearsby the establishment of exhibitions ofthese animals. These institutions havecalled into being, or have brought to thefront, a class of men who keep dogs, often 584 HARPERS NEV\r MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
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