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I remember an amusing instance of this in the case of a 

 young Dandie Dinmont, of ten months, who accompanied 

 me for a walk. As we approached a certain gate, a lux- 

 terrier rushed out and attacked the Dandie savagely, 

 although the latter was not encroaching on the preserves 

 of the fox terrier, but was trotting innocently down the 

 middle of the road. The Dandie carried a very fine silver 

 topknot, which seemed especially to irritate the fox terrier, 

 who concentrated his energies on this ornament, and shook 

 poor Dandie in a most brutal manner. Dandie put up a 

 good fight and managed to shake off his assailant, but 

 being only a young thing, was obviously somewhat shaken 

 in his nerves, and much affronted altogether. On arrival 

 at home, we were met at our gate by the pup's elder brother, 

 and in canine language, the whole story was poured out. 

 Both Dandies manifested intense indignation, bouncing 

 about the garden with stiffened fur and tails, and gurgling 

 loudly to each other. Foreseeing it would be much better 

 to have the matter settled once and for all, as soon as 

 possible, I started out again, accompanied with both Dan- 

 dies. As we approached the gate of the enemy's residence, 

 both Dandies became much excited, and the elder started 

 ahead, giving directions evidently to his brother to follow 

 behind. He arrived at the gate, and stood stiffly to atten- 

 tion. At that moment, a whirlwind of white fur, hurled 

 itself under the gate. The conflict was short but sharp, 

 and presently, a sorry-looking fox terrier limped back to 

 its home. After that, there was a definite understanding, 

 and while no friendship was attempted between the three, 

 it was admitted that the roadway was a right of way. 



I have also seen a strong instance of justice, and honour- 

 able dealing, manifested by messenger dogs under training. 

 When two or three dogs arrive at the post together and 



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