Such branding helped ranchers, both ancient and contemporary, to separate cattle after they grazed in communal ranges; in addition, herders with quality livestock were able to distinguish themselves from those ranchers
with inferior animals.
The nature of his soul is spiritual without the limits of matter, and closer to the angels than to
inferior animals.
It is to do what man has already done upon the earth — make use of the powers of
the inferior animals given to him to be his servants to effect his purposes.
While most families are not concerned with the finer points of dog showmanship, knowing specific traits precludes adopting a mixed - breed or
inferior animal that unscrupulous sellers attempt to pass off as pure - bred.