Project Gutenberg 2010-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 235 Strachey, John St. Loe 1860 1927 Strachey, J. St. Loe St. Loe Strachey, John Dog Stories from the "Spectator" Being anecdotes of the intelligence, reasoning power, affection and sympathy of dogs, selected from the correspondence columns of "The Spectator" Produced by Irma Spehar, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Dog Stories from the 'Spectator'" by John St. Loe Strachey is a collection of anecdotes highlighting the intelligence, reasoning abilities, affection, and empathy of dogs, written in the late 19th century. This compilation draws on stories published in the British magazine "The Spectator," showcasing various instances of canine sagacity and emotional depth through delightful tales submitted by readers who have observed remarkable behaviors in their pets. The opening portion introduces the concept of dogs displaying reasoning capabilities and emotional intelligence, supported by several examples. For instance, one story describes a dog that cleverly attempts to end a long sermon by coaxing a boy into collecting alms, revealing its understanding of cause and effect. Another account tells of a mastiff's charming relationship with a hen, suggesting the dog's ability to form attachments and think strategically about its food supply. Through these narratives, Strachey sets the stage for a broader exploration of dogs' remarkable traits, challenging common perceptions of their abilities while celebrating their companionship and intelligence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dogs -- Folklore QL Text Animals-Domestic Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 284369 2025-07-13T06:30:21.531286 text/html 282660 2021-01-06T09:43:14 text/html 193331 2025-07-13T06:30:29.444222 application/epub+zip 191371 2025-07-13T06:30:24.780235 application/epub+zip 179857 2025-07-13T06:30:23.463276 application/epub+zip 375195 2025-07-13T06:30:32.876212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343919 2025-07-13T06:30:28.509262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229990 2022-09-14T15:09:17.536807 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242391 2025-07-13T06:30:20.930230 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 242352 2021-01-06T09:43:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 242346 2021-01-06T09:43:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21089 2025-07-13T06:30:33.047186 application/rdf+xml 15435 2025-07-13T06:30:23.968212 image/jpeg 3903 2025-07-13T06:30:23.714292 image/jpeg 94784 2021-01-06T09:43:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 102386 2021-01-06T09:43:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 94749 2021-01-06T09:43:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 176773 2025-07-13T06:30:21.577275 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia