. A hunter's adventures in the great west [microform]. Hunting; Hunting; Chasse; Chasse. Il 48 INDIAN DOGS. less volume than the voice of man's companion in this part of the world In this out-of-the-way part of the earth the dog plays a very important part. He is the watch- man par excellence, he is a beast of burden, a romping companion with the youngsters, and fur- nishes a favourite food on occasions of great cere- mony. In appearance he much resembles what is erroneously denominated in England a Pomeranian dog, but is generally twenty-four inches high at the shoulder, sometimes more, and o
. A hunter's adventures in the great west [microform]. Hunting; Hunting; Chasse; Chasse. Il 48 INDIAN DOGS. less volume than the voice of man's companion in this part of the world In this out-of-the-way part of the earth the dog plays a very important part. He is the watch- man par excellence, he is a beast of burden, a romping companion with the youngsters, and fur- nishes a favourite food on occasions of great cere- mony. In appearance he much resembles what is erroneously denominated in England a Pomeranian dog, but is generally twenty-four inches high at the shoulder, sometimes more, and of a yellowish-tawny colour. He is possessed of excellent sight, a sharp nose, and acute hearing. As a rule, instead of being treated with confidence by their owners, these ani- mals are fearfully abused and knocked about. If they were treated with more kindness and carefully trained, they doubtless would develop much sagacity. N'importe, I have not as yet been able to gain the confidence of the squav/'s two companions. They brook my presence, but do not like me. Even the half-picked bones I throw them are regarded with distrustful eyes. In some of their traits of character they display much of the wild animal. Thus, when we are at meals all that is given them is at once carried oft' and secreted, unless it lie such a small morsel as will constitute a mouthfid, when it will be swallowed with a spasmodic gulp. My companion informs me that she is of the Crow tribe. Around I see proofs that she is an excellent. 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 Gillmore, Parker. London : Hurst and Blackett
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