48 INDIAN DOGS. 



less volume than the voice of man's companion in this 

 part of the world 



In this out-of-the-way part of the earth the 

 dog p]ays a very important part. He is the watch- 

 man par excellence, he is a beast of burden, a 

 romping companion with the youngsters, and fur- 

 nishes a favourite food on occasions of great cere- 

 mony. In appearance he much resembles what is 

 erroneously denominated in England a Pomeranian 

 dog, but is generally twenty-four inches high at .the 

 shoulder, sometimes more, and of a yellowish-tawny 

 colour. He is possessed of excellent sight, a sharp 

 nose, and acute hearing. As a rule, instead of being 

 treated with confidence by their owners, these ani- 

 mals are fearfully abused and knocked about. If 

 they were treated with more kindness and carefully 

 trained, they doubtless would develop much sagacity. 

 N*importe, I have not as yet been able to gain the 

 confidence of the squaw's two companions. They 

 brook my presence, but do not like me. Even the 

 half-picked bones I throw them are regarded with 

 distrustful eyes. 



In some of their traits of character they display 

 much of the wild animal. Thus, when we are at 

 meals all that is given them is at once carried off and 

 secreted, unless it be such a small morsel as will 

 constitute a mouthful, when it will be swallowed 

 with a spasmodic gulp. 



My companion informs me that she is of the Crow 

 tribe. Around I see proofs that she is an excellent 



