Except for not being a dog, such a spider is anticipated in Goethe's little poem «Annonce» (Advertisement):
A little dog is sought that never barked nor bit takes broken glass as feed leaves diamonds as - -
Ein Hündchen wird gesucht, Das weder murrt, noch beißt, Zerbrochene Gläser frißt Und Diamanten scheißt.
chuckles to self
Except for not being a dog, such a spider is anticipated in Goethe's little poem «Annonce» (Advertisement):
(my own translation, but wouldn't be surprised if it has appeared in these words before)