Meet the canines -- Working dogs -- Herding dogs -- Hound dogs -- Sporting dogs -- Toy dogs -- Terriers -- Wolves, coyotes, and jackals -- Foxes -- Wild dogs -- Dogs with jobs -- Communication -- Agility training -- Map of wild canines -- Mixed breeds

Do you know the difference between a sight and a smell hound? Can you tell your pug from your poodle? From faithful family pet to wild pack animal, discover all there is to know about our canine friends (and their wild relatives) in this charming compendium of dogs from author/illustrator Katie Viggers. With quirky illustrations and fascinating facts, A Book of Dogs is the perfect introduction for children to this much-loved animal.--