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Cyrus Smith

Cyrus Smith and his dog Top share a deep, loyal partnership, with Top serving as a faithful companion and helper.

Neb

Neb and Top share a close, affectionate bond, with Top often following Neb and responding to his care.

Herbert Brown

Herbert and Top are playful companions, with the dog often accompanying the boy on explorations.

Pencroff

Pencroff treats Top as a useful and beloved member of the group, often working alongside the dog.

Cyrus Smith

Cyrus Smith and his dog Top share a deep, loyal partnership, with Top serving as a faithful companion and helper.

Herbert Brown

Herbert and Top are playful companions, with the dog often accompanying the boy on explorations.

Neb

Neb and Top share a close, affectionate bond, with Top often following Neb and responding to his care.

Pencroff

Pencroff treats Top as a useful and beloved member of the group, often working alongside the dog.

Neb

Neb and Top share a close, affectionate bond, with Top often following Neb and responding to his care.

The Hurricane of 1865

The dog in the balloon; barks and spots land, alerting the passengers.

II

Cyrus Smith's dog, who breaks his chain and leaps into the balloon basket just before departure.

III

Disappeared with Cyrus Smith after jumping into the water to rescue him.

VII

Arrives alone at the Chimneys during the storm and guides the group to search for Cyrus Smith.

VIII

The dog is credited with rescuing Smith from the sea and guiding him to the cave. Smith praises Top for his instinct.

IX

Accompanies the hunters into the forest, flushing out potential game.

The Ascent of the Volcano

Scouts ahead and is called back by Smith to avoid disturbing potential game.

Exploration of Lake Grant

Explores ahead; catches and devours agoutis; does not bark at the suspicious smoke.

XIII

His steel collar is used to make two knives.

XV

Runs through the woods flushing game during the expedition.

XVI

Becomes agitated and dives into the lake, revealing the presence of a large aquatic animal.

XVIII

Barks furiously at a deep well, alerting the colonists to something unknown.

XIX

Learns to climb the rope ladder with Pencroff's training, sometimes carried up on the sailor's back.

Chapter XXI

Assists in hunting birds in the swamp.

XXV

Accompanies the party and retrieves game shot by Herbert.

XXVII

Scouts ahead along the edge of the forest and barks furiously upon arrival at Granite House.

XXVIII

Remains on watch under the windows of Granite House and barks to alert the colonists of the monkeys' flight.

Winter Preparations and the Albatross Message

Barks strangely at the well, prompting Smith's investigation.

XXXIX

Present as part of the colony but not specifically highlighted in this chapter.

XL

Accompanies Smith during explorations; growls near the pit but finds nothing.

XLII

Mentioned for his singular actions near the well, but shows no anxiety during winter.

XLV

Not mentioned in this chapter.

XLVII

Present during the artillery test.

XLIX

Carries a message from the corral to Granite House and returns with Neb's reply.

LII

Barks strangely during Herbert's crisis, alerting the colonists.

LIII

Bounded off into the grass; used as a skirmisher in thickets; participates in the expedition.

Exploration of Reptile End

Scouts ahead with Jup; breaks his fastening and barks furiously, leading the colonists to the convicts' bodies.

LXI

Shows extreme terror as the volcanic activity intensifies.