A dog hath true love,
A dog hath right good understanding,
A wise dog knoweth all things,
A dog hath force and kindliness,
A dog hath mettle and is comely,
A dog is in all things seemly,
A knowing dog thinketh no evil,
A dog hath a memory that forgeteth not,
I say unto you again a dog forsaketh not his duty,
Have might and cunning therewith
and a great brave heart.
Gace de la Vigne
From “Poème sur la Chase” 1359