And in that town a dog was found, as many dogs there be, both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, and curs of low degree

And in that town a dog was found, as many dogs there be, both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, and curs of low degree

The line "And in that town a dog was found, as many dogs there be, both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, and curs of low degree" from Oliver Goldsmith's poem "The Deserted Village" paints a vivid picture of the diversity of dogs in a small town. Goldsmith, a renowned Irish poet and playwright, was known for his keen observations of human nature and society, and this line is no exception.