A collection of essays and anecdotes about dogs, compiled by Edward Jesse in the nineteenth century. Drawing on stories from friends and his own observations, it explores the loyalty, intelligence and character of dogs and argues for kinder treatment of them. Pleasing for anyone interested in the longstanding bond between humans and dogs.
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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.
Opening of the book
ANECDOTES OF DOGS. BY EDWARD JESSE, Esq. "Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends."—Pope. With numerous Engravings. LONDON: HENRY G. BOHN, YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN. MDCCCLVIII. LONDON: Printed by G. Barclay, Castle St. Leicester Sq. PREFACE. The character, sensibilities, and intellectual faculties
of animals have always been a favourite study, and they are, perhaps, more strongly developed in the dog than in any other quadruped, from the circumstance of his being the constant companion of man. I am aware how much has been written on this subject, but having accumulated many original and interesting anecdotes of this faithful animal, I have attempted to enlarge the general stock of information respecting it. It is a pleasing task, arising from the conviction that the more the character of the dog is known, the better his treatment is likely to be, and the stronger the sympathy excited in his behalf. Let me hope, that the examples which are given in the following pages will help to produce this effect, and that a friend so faithful, a protector so disinterested and courageous, will meet with that kindness and affection he so well deserves. It is now my grateful duty to express my thanks to those friends who have so kindly
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