Brief History of the Dog, Illustrated.: A Feast for Lovers of Dogs. 70 Pictures of Dogs and Puppies in Colour. 14 Colour Illustrations and 15 Black and White Illustrations.

THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE DOG. The Dog, next to the human being, ranks highest in the scale of intelligence, and was evidently designed to be the companion and the friend of man. We exact the services of other animals, and, the task being performed, we dismiss them to their accustomed food and rest; but several of the varieties of the dog follow us to our home; they are connected with many of our pleasures and wants, and guard our sleeping hours.