Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson - The Character of Dogs

In which the curious and complex social life of dogs is examined with a tender and discerning eye, revealing their manners, vanities, and allegiances as reflections of the human world they serve and mirror. The dog’s dual existence—part instinct, part convention—unfolds as a gentle parable of friendship, pride, and the perpetual longing for favour within the circle of human companionship.