The Dog - Human‘s Best Friend By the mid 20th century we find clear linguistic evidence that a dog was to be considered almost on a par with humanity. The greatest claim to fame of Warrensburg, Missouri is that it is where the phrase a dog is a mans best friend originated. In 1870, a farmer shot a neighbours dog and, in the subsequent court case where the owner sued for damages, the lawyer George Graham Vest gave a tear-jerking speech that became known as the Eulogy to a Dog: Gentlemen of the jury, a mans dog stands by him in prosperity and poverty, in health and sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow, and the snow drives fiercely, if only he can be near his masters side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. - And so on... Few Quotes with Photos on Best Human Friend Just attached...
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