Ocean State Libraries

"...Dickey offers us a clear-eyed portrait of this extraordinary breed, and an insightful view of Americans' relationship with their dogs."--Publisher

History of the northern sled dog, sleds and sled racing in the Arctic and Alaska, including the Iditarod, All-Alaska Sweepstakes and Yukon Quest. --

"True stories about dogs whose actions influenced the course of history, including the first seeing-eye dog, search and rescue dogs, and military dogs."--

"Illustrated guide will take you on a woof-tastic journey around the world to meet over 150 weird and wonderful dog breeds. . . . Features large maps of each continent that show where each dog breed (both common and rare) is from. Follow-on pooch profiles then give the low-down on each one--their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits"--

"Of all the animals on the planet, dogs have the widest range of roles in our daily lives. They're protectors, helpers, lifesavers--but most of all, they're family. And they've taken a fascinating journey to get to this point. Long ago, early wolves evolved from fierce predators into trusted partners. They became dogs! While we know dogs to be lovable and full of personality, they have also historically improved our lives in many practical ways, like...

"Reveals how all dogs share a common ancestry with a small group of domesticated wolves and how the vast range of canine breeds were created by a few gene mutations." --

"Good Dog" is about the power of canine friendship -- in particular the profoundly healing role that dogs can play in our lives -- a celebration of the extraordinary creatures who change -- and sometimes even save -- our lives. Covering the science and history of our extraordinary relationship with dogs, and focusing on the role that dogs can play in enriching and improving our mental and emotional health and our lives, "Good Dog" is a celebration...