CONTENTS. 



Preface 



PAGE. 



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CHAPTER I. 



Early History Varieties of the Shepherd's Dog 

 Scriptural Allusion Aldrovandus An Early Re- 

 cipe for Dyeing a Dog Supposed Origin Alleged 

 Crosses I 



CHAPTER II. 



The Collie The Meaning of the Word The " Sports- 

 man's Cabinet " Tail Cutting North Country 

 Collies In Literature and Art His Character 

 Work and Show 20 



CHAPTER III. 



Early Shows The First Classes for Sheep Dogs The 

 Winners therein Great Dogs, " Cockie," "Charle- 

 magne," " Rutland," &c. Notable Kennels High 

 Prices 42 



CHAPTER IV. 



The Smooth-coated Collie What He Springs from 

 His Varieties and Types His Colours Some of 

 the best Dogs A Sagacious Bitch Punishment 

 of a Dog Thief 70 



