Lord Raffles
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I love animals, and especially dogs. But I’m not so very fond of boxers, for example. If I had to take a new dog, it could only be a sheep-dog, preferably a bitch. I would feel like a traitor if I became attached to a dog of any other breed. What extraordinary animals they are-lively, loyal, bold, courageous and handsome!
The blind man’s dog is one of the most touching things in existence. He’s more attached to his master than to any other dog. If he allows a bitch to distract his attention for a moment, it’s hardly for any time and he has a bad conscience. With bitches it’s more difficult. When they’re on heat, they can’t be restrained.
During the winter of last year I was offered a sheep-dog. He was so sad at the thought of his old master that he couldn’t get accustomed to me. I therefore decided to part with him. His new master had gone a few steps, when he gave him the slip and took refuge with me, putting his paws on my shoulders. So I kept him. 8)
The blind man’s dog is one of the most touching things in existence. He’s more attached to his master than to any other dog. If he allows a bitch to distract his attention for a moment, it’s hardly for any time and he has a bad conscience. With bitches it’s more difficult. When they’re on heat, they can’t be restrained.
During the winter of last year I was offered a sheep-dog. He was so sad at the thought of his old master that he couldn’t get accustomed to me. I therefore decided to part with him. His new master had gone a few steps, when he gave him the slip and took refuge with me, putting his paws on my shoulders. So I kept him. 8)
