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

By Mary Frances Budzik

Book Overview

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?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1510762884
• ISBN13: 9781510762886
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.1"