Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1888 — What 18 the Scent He Follows? [ARTICLE]

What 18 the Scent He Follows?

Of late much has been written ou the sense of smell in dogs, and the following is to me a puzzling instance: I frequently go to a place in the country in pursuit of the early grouse, and, of course, some Clumbers go with me, Champion Johnny invariably being of the party. When I drive to the postoffice for my mail or elsewhere on business the dogs are shut up in the house. Johnny then watches for an opportunity to steal away. If he succeeds in doing so, I see him running along the road that my buggy has traveled, nose to the ground, taking no notice of the approaching vehicle until I call him, when he trots home after me perfectly content. He has newer overtaken the trap, so Ido not know what he would' do in that cas?. It makes not the least difference what road I travel, he follows every time he can make his escape. Now, w r hat scent does he follow up? The buggy wheels? What? —Forestand Stream.