The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers: A Compendium of Doggone Facts, History, and Legend

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers: A Compendium of Doggone Facts, History, and Legend
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mary Frances Budzik
SeriesLittle Books of Lore
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 127
Category/GenreDogs as pets
ISBN/Barcode 9781510762886
ClassificationsDewey:636.7
Audience
General
Illustrations Fully illustrated throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 16 September 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Full of incredible canine capers, tales of doggy derring-do, and plenty of puppy facts, this dog-o-pedia is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere! You'll learn tantalizing trivia and tidbits about all sorts of dogs, breeds, characters, and more! Find out the answers to these questions: Who are the most famous dog trainers in Hollywood, having trained Lassie, Toto, and Old Yeller, among many others? What is the name of Yale's bulldog mascot? Where does the proverb, "The best thing about a man is his dog," come from? When did Laika (or Muttnik as she was known in the U.S.) become the first dog to be shot into orbit? Why did Drew Barrymore deed her house to her Labrador Flossie? How do dogs detect cancer in humans?

Author Biography

Mary Frances Budzik has written many books for adults and children. She loves animals and lives with her two rescue dogs and a cat in Connecticut.