ANECDOTES OF THE SHEPHERD'S DOG. 101 



keeping watch over them until the farmer himself, or 

 one of the family, came to take charge of the sheep. 

 Immediately on this, the dog hastened back to the shep- 

 herd, who sometimes sent home as many as three sheep 

 in one morning, under the dog's care. The accuracy 

 and attention of this animal were so great, as to be famed 

 all over the West Border. 



