As a dog loves and defends its pups.
But sometimes their readiness in watching (I. x. 183):—
As round a sheepfold keep their anxious watch
The dogs.
A capture done with passion and boldness he is wont to compare to wolves (I. xvi. 352):—
As rav'ning wolves that lambs or kids assail.
Bravery and constancy he shows by wild boars, panthers, and lions, dividing to each one what belongs to its nature. From boars, the onslaught they have, in fighting, making it irresistible (I. iv. 253):—
Idomeneus of courage stubborn as the forest boar.
From panthers, inexhaustible daring (I. xxi. 577):—
As when a panther by the spear transfixed does not remit
her rage.
From lions, hesitation, finally bravery, as (I. xx. 171):—