THE MIND OF DOGS.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
SIR,—I was much interested in the account of the friendship- that existed between the young retriever and the donkey whom he released by gnawing the rope. The little incident I send of another retriever may also interest your readers. A friend of mine had a pet canary, while her brother was the owner of a retriever that was also much petted. One day the canary escaped from the house, and was seen flying about the grounds for a few days, and when it perched was generally on high elm- trees. At last it vanished from view, and this dear little pet was mourned for as lost or dead. But after the interval of another day or so, the retriever came in with the canary in his mouth, carrying it most delicately, and went up to the owner- of the bird, delivering it into her hands without even the feathers being injured. Surely nothing could illustrate more beautifully- faithful love and gentleness in a dog than this.—I am, Sir, &c.,.
Hill House, Huddersfield, November 8th. E. TILL.
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