92 THE OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG 



WALL-EYED BOB 



Date of Birth, Pedigree, and Breeder unknown. 



IT is a thousand pities that nothing reliable is known of 

 this dog's antecedents, but the most diligent inquiry has 

 failed to unravel the mystery of his origin. - 



Rumour credits him with having once changed hands 

 in a public-house for a sovereign, and he subsequently 

 became the property of Mr. J. Thomas, and finally of 

 Mrs. Fare Fosse. 



Although he is not distinguished by the coveted title 

 of champion, the accident is merely due to the fact that 

 he flourished before the present championship rule came 

 into force. 



He was last exhibited at the Botanic Show in June, 

 1898, when he carried everything before him, though his 

 age must have been at least fifteen. He died shortly 

 afterwards, retaining his wonderful coat and iron 

 constitution to the last. 



