The Heroic Dog Malakoff

What breed of dog was Malakoff?

Who was Jacques in relation to the jeweller?

How did Malakoff react to Jacques?

What did the other apprentices do regarding Jacques and Malakoff?

What quality of Malakoff won him admirers?

What was Jacques's initial attitude toward Malakoff?

What method did Jacques and his friends use to distract Malakoff?

What happened after Jacques fell into the water?

Why did Jacques's friends run away?

What did Jacques plan to do with Malakoff at the river?

What was Jacques' main problem when he fell into the river?

How did Malakoff manage to help Jacques despite the circumstances?

What did the friends initially think about Jacques after escaping the scene?

What was Malakoff's emotional state while trying to rescue Jacques?

What action did Jacques take out of desperation?

What breed did Malakoff belong to?

Why was Malakoff considered a symbol of valour?

What did the apprentice do when he reached shore with Malakoff?

What happened at Malakoff's funeral?

What emotion did the apprentice feel towards Malakoff after the incident?

What does 'funeral procession' refer to?

What was a characteristic of the Newfoundland breed?

How did the story of Malakoff spread?

Malakoff, a Newfoundland dog, served as a watchdog for a Parisian jeweller.
Known for his forgiving nature, he became famous for saving the life of Jacques, the apprentice who attempted to kill him.
Malakoff was friendly towards other apprentices but displayed hostility towards Jacques, barking at him often.

Jacques harbored resentment towards Malakoff and plotted to kill him, seeking assistance from friends.
His plan involved luring Malakoff to the river Seine with food and a ball.

Jacques tied a heavy stone around Malakoff's neck and threw him into the river.
Malakoff fought against drowning, making a strong effort to swim back to safety.

As Malakoff struggled to stay afloat, Jacques fell into the water while trying to push him.
Unbeknownst to his friends, Jacques couldn't swim and began to drown, panicking in the water.

Malakoff selflessly swam back to Jacques, despite the weight he carried, and managed to keep both afloat.
Jacques's friends eventually returned to assist when they realized he was missing and heard cries for help.
They saved both Malakoff and Jacques from drowning.

Once on shore, Jacques expressed deep remorse, pleading for Malakoff's forgiveness.
Malakoff's story spread, symbolizing bravery and forgiveness across Paris.
Upon his death, he was honored with a funeral attended by many apprentices, demonstrating his impact.