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Dog's Best Friend : Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship

by Mark Derr
$20.30
Dog's Best Friend : Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship - Thryft
Dog's Best Friend : Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship - Thryft

Canine connection discussed, challenging overbreeding small-mindedness.

A must-read for dog enthusiasts, raising awareness about the importance of treating dogs as more than just accessories. Derr's work is a thought-provoking reminder to rethink how we breed, train and interact with our furry friends. The book shares captivating stories of various dog types and their roles in our lives, while addressing several controversies related to dogs and their health.

Dog's Best Friend : Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship

by Mark Derr
$20.30
ISBN: 9780226142807
Authors: Mark Derr
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date of Publication: 2004-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 22 readers)

Description

A comprehensive, humane, and bemused tour of the dog-human relationship, Dog's Best Friend combines anecdote, research, and reportage to illuminate our complex rapport with our cherished canine companions. Tracking our national obsession with an animal that now outnumbers children in American households, Mark Derr chronicles the evolution of "the culture of the dog" from the prehistoric domestication of tamed wolves to the modern horrors of overbreeding and inbreeding.Passionate about his subject and intent on sharing his zeal, Derr defends dogs with wit and flare, producing here a quirky, informative, and fitting tribute to our love affair with canines big and small.
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