The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-10-15

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There are decided contrasts N ~
treatment Of ''man's best friend' if
European countries. On recent ylsi'
10 the continent. writes Samuel Malfei
IN Pennsylvania Grit. one ~ the first
sights f.iar greeted Us after landing,
was a big vegetable cart drawn By f'ro
hard working dogs without the slight
EST assistance s1olh the men who walk
ed beside IT, But we found before we
had Travelled through many European
countries that this was only a small
portion Of the hard work that Is re-
quired OF them. The pet dogs Of the
United States are considered wonder
fully "cuie" and smart when they can
be trained 70 draw light carts until
tired OF the novelty. What would these
children think Of a dog that win pa
fiently work All day long. drawing
heavy loads IN big carts over stony
roads obeying every word o. their mas
fers. and never offering the slightest
objection 70 the hardest kind Of work.
That Is the way the working dogs" Of
Europe are trained.
II seems pitiful 10 the tourist who is
unaccusfomed 70 the sight to watch
the patient. unfiring work Of the faith
ful animals. But the dogs do not seem
70 mind II. They do not know anything
better. Their fathers and mothers be
fore them spent their lives in hard
work. and they submit TO their lot from
tiny puppyhood. when they trot beside
their mothers. and become accustomed
70 the chains and straps OF their future
bondage.
These dogs which are known as
working dogs are Of no particular
breed. but they are always large and
strong looking. They are trained TO al
kinds of work. and are found IN many
countries Of Europe. In France and
Belgium they are usually found IN the
greatest numbers on the streets. pulling
the heavy push carts" although they
are quite as frequently trained 10 per
form certain household tasks. Ike
etc that can be worked By
with the dogs to furnish the
power.
In Holland the dogs are not only used /
20 pull tie carts and for other street
work. but they are also found along the
canals pulling the heavy canal boats
Just as the strong mules and horses do
In this country. Usually there are two
big dogs attached 10 the rope Of the ca
nal boat. but I have seen a single dog
on the tow path. fugging with all his
strength TO pull a big boat. with q won'
m and several children on the boat and
the man walking beside the dog. keep
Ing him Up 10 his hard work. but sell
lom lending a hand. In this country
the S. p. c. As would get after such
hard bearted masters.
But I have seen other dogs that re-
lily seem TO enjoy their work. and
heir eyes viii sparkle and their tsils
rag with delight at word Of praise
rom their masters. The dogs thst pull
he numerous carts through the streets
4 Belgium and Holland are "geared
n" In many curious ways. Some OF
he carts have shafts like a wagon and
re intended for only one dog When
he load Is extra heavy. another single
rec Or whifietree is attached at one
ide. with an extra dog hitched to this.
have seen a big push cart with sew
raj heavy trunks upon II. drawn by a
ingle dog. The master usually walks
q front. and taking bold OF the shafts
uides the cart and holds il In posi- ,
lon. but seldom does any OF the pull
ne. This is done by The big dog fasten-
d underneath with the straps attach !
q TO the center OF the cart. For the
egetable push carts. which are much
be same as those OF the United States.
he dogs are also geared to the center
the cart, underneath. but back to !
heir master. who holds the handles OF
he cart and guides and pushes II ms
ley do here; except that they do very !
tile pushing.
Besides the hard work at carting. },
C.. these faithful creatures also make
Vcelient watch dogs. The owners Of
lie carts can leave their produce. etc.
80 into the houses. or wherever they
lease, while the growing dogs win :
rive away any one who attempts to :
Dproach the cart \
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