In order to quieten the boastful arguments of Lomov regarding his pet dog 'Guess'. Chubukov appreciated Squeezer saying that he was pure-breed, firm on his feet and has well sprung ribs. Lomov and Natalya were not able to decide whose dog was superior as Natalya was proud of her dog, Squeezer who was young and belonged to a pedigree, whereas Lomov considered it to be uppershot and boasted of his pet ‘Guess’ who he believed was a first-rate dog. But Natalya considered ‘Guess’ to be old and as ugly as a worn out cab horse.