Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-06
JeaIousy and Revenge Among the
Lower Animals.

JeaIOn.s u3spiayeu Dy Hiost Vi tneuh. shiS
feeling'is manifested most strongly when
an animal has been the only pet, and an
other is introduced into the house.
Nv own cat, Pret," resented SO strong
ly the advent of Skye terrier that when
the dog came into the house he walked
out, and never would enter ii again. He
had already put up with baby, which
was very great trial to his feelings; but
dog was more than he could endure, and
so he retired to his own house in the
garden and lived there alone. His affec-
ton for me remained unchanged, and he
was only too happy when went into the
garden But he held the house desecrated
by dog, and, even when hungry, could
not be aiiured within the door by the offer
of food.
Not that he had any personal objection
to the dog on the contrary, the two ami
mails were very friendly with each other,
even eating ont of the same dish. But
Pret considered that Bosco" had no
right to me, and whenever came on the
scene Bosco got his ears boxed and had
to retire into the background. So absurd
ly strong was this jealous feeling that,
whenever | wanted Pref to come quickly,
/ used to call Bosco; which ruse always
had the effect of bringing Pref along at
full speed, in order to anticipate the dog.
One of my neighbors had couple OF
little dogs" Bell" a black -and-tan toy
terrier, and " Fay" cross between Skye
and Maltese. These two animals are the
best of friends, always lying on the same
mat, which they share with an enormous
cat called Tommy" But, with regard
10 their human friends, their jealousy Of
each other is extreme. They do not seem
TO care if notice be taken of the cat; but if
Bell be caressed Fay is sure To sidle up
and try to interpose herself between Bell
and the caressing hand. Bell is equally
jealous, but shows her feeling by noisy
and angry demonstrations of assault,
which, however, are never carried into ef-
feet
suppose that most of my readers who
have possessed two or more dogs at the
same time must have been amused at the
boundless jealousy which they will dis
play toward each other while engaged in
the service of their master, though at other
times very excellent friends. Such scenes
rs the following are Of frequent occur
renee and are instructive as well as anus
ing:
II have in my possession favorite dog
called 'Zeno' from the Greek philosopher);
his age is over seventeen years; he is q
cross between an otter terrier and aScOtch.
"There never was cleverer dog. He is
passionatcly fond Of the gun; and though
very serviceable in the field, still Idisliked
To have him when pointers were at work.
He was the finest retriever ever saw, and
if there was a wounded bird, hare, or
rabbit, If he were allowed, he would find
it, go where it might be, even into the
sea. Wherever | went TO shoot he was
sure to find me, no matter whether
walked, drove, or rode. | have seen him
come up to me of an afternoon, when he
must have travelled seven or eight miles,
and well did he know he was doing wrong.
He would sneak up behind me, afraid
almost TO show himself; but whenever
gave him sign Of kindly recognition he
became quite frantic and overjoyed; in an
instant, however, he was at my heels.
A favorite amusement of mine was To
shoot wild fowl and teal in the Firth of
Forth | used to take Zeno and large
Newfoundland, named Diver with me.
"Ieno was ever on the watch, and,
wherever killed the bird, II was amusing
to see the two plunging into the waves and
racing to get first to 1t. Zeno generally
picked up the bird, having no heavy coat
to impede him; but Diver often thought
that he should have the honor of carrying
it, and would attempt to take it from him
but il was of no use. The battle often
became fierce, the little dog dropping his
game, flying at the larger one with all his
fury, then picking up his bird would pad
die his way TO the boat.side, look up in
my face rs il saying, Have | not done
well 2 and then | would help him up,
when the two were as good friends as
ever"
The power of jealousy and anger Is well
shown by the following anecdote Of a pet
dog knew the animal WE'LL and his
mistress wrote the little history at my re-
quest
One Of our pet dogs, Of mixed breed,
with long white hair, was, in common
with most pets, Of very jealous DISPOSE
ton, always showing displeasure if any
other living thing obtained share of that
attention which he considered exclusively
his own.
lone wintry morning poor little in
fantine duck that had been injured was
brought into the house TO be nursed and
tended The dog watched all the atten-
tons bestowed upon 1t, was evidently an.
noyed at the intrusion of rival where
he had ruled supreme, and vowed ven.
geance.
'After few days the duck mysteriously
disappeared The dog was suspected
but neither dog nor duck could be found
just before dark more minute search
was made in the house and garden, and al
last something was visible under large
rose-tree. There stood the culprit, shiver.
ing with cold, his nose and paws all GOV.
cred with mud, and at his feet was half
filled grave in which was deposited the
body Of the murdered duck.
His long hair had become entangled
In the thorns of the rose-trce while he was
engaged in burying his victim, and fear OF
detection and reproof had caused him to
remain silent captive for so many hours.
His pitiful condition disarmed our cen
sure, for he was so firmly fixed that the
gardener had TO cut off the rose-branch, SO
that it miglt be more lelsurely disentan-
gled in the house. Before this event the
gardener hal not been n favorite with the
dog, but ever afterward it seemed to feel
itself owing debt of gratitude to its de-
livercr."
The dog in question lives at Canterbury
where his intellect and accomplishments
have made him well known.
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