Author(s): Mary Frances Budzik

Dogs

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?