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Without the shepherds dog, the whole of the open mountainous land in Scotland would not be worth a sixpence
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"Without the shepherd's dog, the whole of the open mountainous land in Scotland would not be worth a sixpence"

- James Hogg

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This quote by James Hogg is a testament to the value of the shepherd's canine in Scotland. The guard's dog is an essential part of the Scottish landscape, as well as without it, the open hilly land in Scotland would certainly be basically useless. The guard's pet is used to herd and also shield sheep, and also without it, the sheep would certainly be prone to killers and also various other threats. The guard's pet dog is additionally used to aid farmers relocate their sheep from one grazing area to an additional, and without it, the farmers would be not able to relocate their lamb. The shepherd's canine is additionally utilized to assist farmers find shed sheep, and without it, the farmers would certainly be not able to find their lost lamb. The guard's pet is an invaluable asset to the Scottish landscape, and without it, the open mountainous land in Scotland would certainly be virtually pointless.

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James Hogg This quote is written / told by James Hogg between December 11, 1770 and November 21, 1835. He was a famous Poet from Scotland. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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