From "The Chatterbox" weekly - Number 30 - 1900:
"A Military Dog:" "The transport Britannic recently left Southhampton docks with the second battalion of the Cheshire regiment for service in South Africa. While the visitors were leaving the ship, a fine black dog ran up the gangway and tried to get on board, but was driven back. It made several attempts, but each time without success. The vessel cast off its moorings and moved out of the dock. The dog then jumped into the water and swam after her. The people saw the dog was resolved to follow the regiment; a boat off and picked up the dog, and then it was hauled on board the great ship. This military dog will no doubt become the pet of the 'Cheshires.' The curious thing is that no one on board knew anything about the dog. It had not followed its master, which might have explained its strong desire for foreign service."
