One might write a whole article on the dogs of famous men. George Washington maintained a pack of foxhounds at Mt. Vernon, and after the close of the war was constantly making reference to them and the chase, in his well-kept diary. In the Memoirs of Chevalier de Pontiband a fascinating story of the Revolutionary War is told, showing how great military leaders respect one another. One evening while at dinner a very fine sporting dog. as hungry as he was good looking, came into the presence of General Washington. Examining the collar, the General found it bore the name "General Howe." After feeding the dog well, he sent him back to his owner under a flag of truce, and received a letter of thanks from General Howe in acknowledgment of his kindness.

There Are Many Aristocrats In The Canine World, But The Scotch Collie Is The Honest Yeoman Of The Race.

Photograph by William Reid.

The sheep-dog has few rivals in usefulness. Its intelligence is phenomenal and its industry indefatigable. The story is told of an American shepherd who died in a lonely cottage, his body lying undiscovered for two days. In the meantime, his two dogs took charge of the flocks, driving them to pasture in the mornings, standing guard all day, to prevent molestation or straying, and driving them to the sheepfold at night.

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The Igorrotes are among the few tribes of the earth that habitually eat dog flesh.