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warning to the outposts, of the presence of the enemy's 

 scouts, before they were seen by the Naga coolies." 



Another report also brings out the point of view I am 

 advocating, namely, that sentry dogs should be considered 

 the natural accompaniment of the sentry : 



I beg to forward a report called for, on the value of 

 the dog presented to my company by Major Richardson. 

 The dog— an Airedale terrier— arrived just before brigade 

 training. Major Richardson forwarded full instructions 

 as to its care, feeding and training. On three occasions I 

 had the opportunity of using the dog on outpost duties at 

 night. Each time I found the presence of the dog to be of 

 the greatest value. He either remained beside the sentry, 

 or went with a patrol. His value consists in the fact, that 

 he can, and does, detect the approach of human beings 

 some considerable time before the eye or ear of the average 

 man can distinguish anything. The result is, that the 

 sentry or patrol is fully on the alert, and it is impossible 

 for them to be either ambushed or rushed. 



The dog is no expense, as he feeds on the remains of 

 the men's dinner. He is never allowed to run loose in camp 

 or barracks, and no one is allowed to feed him except the 

 man in charge of him. I am of opinion that it would be 

 a very valuable asset to have four of these dogs attached 

 to every infantry battalion for service in the field. I hope, 

 at next company training to make more extensive trials 

 of his usefulness. I should add, that his method of indi- 

 cating the approach of anyone at night is nearly silent. It 

 consists of a low growl, and a stiffening of his body, almost 

 like a pointer. 



(Signed) A. C. Temperley, Captain, 

 Commanding No. 4 Coy., Norfolk Regiment. 



September 23rd, 1912. 



