I think they disliked him as much as he disliked them.

Jim and I did not get the mange.

Dandy was not a strong dog, and I think his irregular way of living made him take diseases readily.

He would stuff himself when he was hungry, and he always wanted rich food.

If he couldn't get what he wanted at the Morrises', he went out and stole, or visited the dumps at the back of the town.
When he did get ill, he was more stupid about doctoring himself than any dog that I have ever seen.