Question

For the men in the novel, dogs symbolize intelligence. royalty. companionship. value.

Answer 1

In the excerpt  "Gad, sir! Gad, sir!" stuttered a member of the latest dynasty, a king of the Skookum Benches. "I offer you eight hundred for him, sir, before the test, sir; eight hundred just as he stands."

Dogs in the novel symbolizes intelligence. This is because they treated dogs like human that can think and decide for the King also.

Answer 2

In this excerpt from the sixth chapter of the book, the negotiations for the Buck is discussed. Buck's monetary value has been increased over they years. Despite the good offers, his host turns down them because he sees more than enough in Buck. Later, the dog's owner praises Buck for its true value.