The story takes place in Kansas.

In chapter 1, Travis's father is headed to the cattle market in Abilene, Kansas.

Jumper is an old horse.

In chapter 2, Arliss feels that Old Yeller is a thief.

In chapter 3, Papa told Travis how to tie a deer's feet together and haul it back home over his shoulder. He also taught him how to hide and keep still, and to hunt downwind so they wouldn't smell him.

Salt Licks attract dogs.

Travis kills a hog in chapter 3.

The 2 bulls were fighting over who was the biggest, toughest, and meanest.

The bulls were dangerous because they were banging against the house and could have knocked it down.

Arliss fills his pockets with water, not insects or snakes, during the day.

The mother bear attacked Arliss because he was holding her cub.

Arliss was punished by his mother because the baby copperhead could have hurt him.

Travis trusted and respected Old Yeller after he saved them from the bear attack.

Bud Searcy was very lazy and liked to gossip.

Lizbeth is Bud's 20 year old granddaughter.

Hydrophobia is known as Rabies today.