# The Dog and the Sow explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A Dog and a Sow argue over whose offspring are superior. The Sow claims victory by pointing out that her piglets are born with sight, while puppies are born blind.

## Themes in this chapter

### Pride and Folly

Both animals boast about their offspring, revealing pride in trivial matters.

### Appearance vs. Reality

The Sow's argument hinges on a visible trait (sight), but the deeper value of the young is not considered.

## Character check-ins

### The Dog

Argues with the Sow about the superiority of their young.

### The Sow

Claims her young are finer because they are born with sight.

## Key lines

> Well, mine can see, at any rate, when they come into the world: but yours are born blind.

At least my piglets are born with their eyes open, unlike your puppies who are born blind.

_The Sow uses a factual difference to win the argument._

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