Martin Clunes is happy to admit that with Mary it was love at first sight; her soft brown eyes her perfect figure & that unstoppable wagging tail. As cocker spaniels go she was perfect. Mary was soon joined in the Clunes household by Tina another cocker & Arthur a black Labrador. Reminiscent of MARLEY & ME the dynamics between the three dogs makes hilarious reading: puppy classes Scrufts the competition for top dog status (and even Martin has to fight for this) which leads to visits from a dog psychologist. His passion for dogs inspired Martin to embark on a journey of discovery about their ancestors both wild (the painted dogs of Tanzania) & extremely tame (the members of the Beverly Hills Mutt Club). With his trademark warmth & humour Martin describes meeting a worldwide cast of doggie characters & how humans have shaped the dog world as we know it today. One thing is certain: he will never see Mary Tina & Arthur in quite the same way again. ...

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dogs search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story A Dogs Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to lifes most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt Baileys search for his new lifes meaning leads him into the loving arms of eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a family pet is not the end of Baileys journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again Bailey wonders
- will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming insightful & often laugh-out-loud funny A Dogs Purpose is not only the emotional & hilarious story of a dogs many lives but also a dogs-eye commentary on human relationships & the unbreakable bonds between man & mans best friend. This moving & beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies & that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.
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Discover the truth about our canine friends in Bruce Fogle's The Dog's Mind". How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see hear learn & relate to their owners? How large are their brains what is their emotional make-up? Why do they suffer from stress anxiety & how can it be coped with? Incorporating the latest thinking & research on the psychology of the dog " The Dog's Mind" by Bruce Fogle will be an essential text for all those professionals involved with dogs & for the seriously interested dog owner. Bruce Fogle DVM MRCVS lives in London where he runs a veterinary practice. He also lectures at veterinary colleges internationally on the subject of animal behaviour." ...

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When Dave loses his favourite toy Dogger he is very sad. But when Dogger turns up on a stall at the garden fete everything seems all right
- until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Voted the public's favourite CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner in 2007 this timeless picture book has lost none of its appeal & is still a tale to which all children & their parents can relate. Kevin Whately's reading brings the story to life & the original music & sound effects will enchant & enhance this book for a new generation of children.
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A beautifully illustrated pocket-sized guide to over 130 breeds of dog. Originally kept as hunters & workers dogs have evolved in history to occupy a unique position in the human world unparalleled by any other successfully domesticated animal. Collins Gem Dogs is the ideal introduction to 'man's best friend'. Each entry in the book
Includes:: A full-colour photograph & description of the breed Details on size lifespan & identifying features Notes on the breed's character & suitability as a pet In addition there is advice on choosing a puppy nutrition & feeding training & kennelling & showing. A section on dog trivia & a glossary of appropriate terms complete this easy-to-use guide.
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Showing you what others only tell you this title covers the history of dogs from their wild origins to their role as house pets & working dogs. It features specially commissioned photography & information on identifying breeds from toy poodles to Irish wolfhounds plus expert guidance on behavior training health & grooming. This is the one-stop guide to your canine companion. ...

Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like peeing on lampposts scratching his fleas or drinking out of toilets. If you throw him a stick he'll just look at you like you're crazy. No Biff is no ordinary dog. Biff likes moonlight & music & walking on his tiptoes. You see Biff doesn't think he's a dog Biff thinks he's a ballerina which is all very well.. . But dogs don't do ballet
- do they? The hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality & even bigger dreams!
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' Why did the guy eat two dead skunks for breakfast?' ' Because dead ones squeal when you stick the fork in.' Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a st&-up comedian. It is the rest of the kids in the class who think he is a fool. Then the Floyd Hicks Junior High School Talent Show is announced & he starts practising his routine non-stop to get it just right. Gary's sure that this will be his big break
- he'll make everyone laugh & will win the $100 prize money. But when an outrageous surprise threatens to turn his debut into a disaster it looks as if the biggest joke of all may be on Gary himself.
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How well do you know your dog? Did you know that dogs have dreams & fears? That they do see colour that they smell electric storms & feel scent as an emotion? Jeffrey Masson takes us into the world of the dog a world created by a sense of smell one hundred million times more acute than ours & reintroduces us to mans best friend
- loyal honest straightforward spontaneous & almost unbelievably forgiving. Drawing on observations of his own three dogs as well as true stories of dogs friendship heroism & loyalty Masson makes us laugh cry & think again about our canine companions who unlike humans will never lie about love.
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