Review
"A wonderful dictionary of dogs, and a book that is truly different. "The Mythology of Dogs "has every reference you ever wanted to look up, and at the same time is fascinating just to read." --Cleveland Amory, author of" The Complete Cat" and "The Cat who Came for Christmas"
"Recommended Reading." --"USA Today"
"Written in brisk detail, generous with anecdote, legend and fact, and equipped with illustrations, ["The Mythology of Dogs"] is a wonderful guide to the whys and wherefores of dogs." --"The Boston Globe"
"Entertaining and penetrating...each chapter gives us particular insight and a unique facet of the multifaceted canine complex." --Dr. Michael W. Fox, from the introduction to "The Mythology of Dogs"
Product Description
Describes every popular canine breed and relates tales about dogs from around the world, including writings from ancient Greek myths, African folktales, Old English legends, and biblical prophesies.