The ancient Egyptians venerated dogs, which may be seen carved or painted on most of their friezes; Riid the dog was always linked in their thoughts with the Dog Btar, the sign of the annual overflowing of the Nile. In Ethiopia a dog was elected as king If he fawned on his attendants he was supposed to be pleased with their proceed ires; if he growled he w S s «up. juif.L'd to be displeased.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 21, 26 January 1939, Page 12
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