Jock of the Bushveld Author:Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Jock of the Bushveld is a classic, based on the true experiences of Percy Fitzpatrick and his Staffordshire Bull Terrier Jock. The story begins in the 1880's at the time of the South African gold rush. Fitzpatrick worked as a ox-wagon transport rider in the Transvaal. There he came across a man trying to drown a puppy, which was the runt of the ... more »litter. Fitzpatrick adopted the dog and Jock became his companion.« less