A dog lover's delight.
There's so much here that it's hard to decide where to start. I'd be lying if I said I tried to be the diligent, disciplined reviewer who started on page one and read straight through. Nope. More like flipped about, back-and-forth, to the index, to the given page, then back to sometimes random browsing. I followed my nose, so to speak. I'd think of a question, look to see what the book had to say, then move on. In the process, I definitely came to admire the author's knowledge and love of dogs, not to mention her often whimsical artwork and text.
While informative, it was that sense of whimsy that made the book special. While some may wish she'd used real photos, I loved the use of her drawings as illustrations. It was a fun and entertaining read. There were breeds here that I'd barely heard of and even many new to me. I didn't know about Snuppy, the cloned Afghan hound, for instance, so lots to learn. Needless to say, given my Daisy dog's corgi mix heritage, I checked on corgis almost immediately and was delighted to find them nicely represented. Heck, even "mutts" and deliberately mixed breeds get a look.
There's absolutely no way I can come close to summarizing it all. That discovery will be part of the fun for you as a reader. You'll learn the expected, such as breed origins and history, including purposes, but there's lots more to this book. The author's insights and thoughts will add to your enjoyment, as will the sometimes seemingly random bit of information. In other words, it will keep you both entertained and thinking. Thanks to #ClarksonPotter - #TenSpeedPress for gifting me this early peek at the wonderful world of dogs. It's a great tribute to humankind's best friend.
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