One of the most curious attributes of a dog's mind
is its sense of ownership. For example : a very intelligent black cocker spaniel belonging to a neighbour is almost foolishly devoted to his master whom he accompanies in his motor OH all possible occasions. Occasionally the dog accompanies his owner's son who has a separate car. If left in either car the dog guards it jealously and will let no one meddle with it or put hand or head through the window. The odd pheno- menon is that he snarls at his beloved master as angrily as at any stranger if he tries to enter the son's ear in the son's absence. It is amusing to open either cur just before the owner appears. The dog is all bristles until his master touches the car. Then his whole demeanour changes and he greets the stranger as if lie were his dearest friend.
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