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All the real and important jobs dogs do, in one lavishly-illustrated book of more than 50 breeds.
Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those who are sick. Dogs Who Work is about all the important jobs that real dogs do every day. Along the way, you’ll meet the breeds that excel in certain skills, from guarding priceless paintings or assisting police or gathering tennis balls! You’ll even meet the mythological dogs who could fly or bring back the dead, and the famous dog who was elected mayor. This lavishly-illustrated book is a great introduction to all the dogs we love—and cannot live without.
“Engaging and appealing for anyone with an interest in canines.”-Kirkus
“Dogs who Work: The Canines We Can’t Live Without is certainly a book for those children who love dogs or those wanting to learn more about them. It is filled to the brim with fascinating information and facts. It even has a section on famous dogs. Overall, this is a book that educates in a fun way. Children will learn so much about dogs and hopefully, this book will have them appreciating them more than ever.” – Whispering Stories
Jeffrey K. Butt is a translator residing in St. John’s, Canada. Jeffrey holds a Master of Arts degree in French from Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as a Master of Philosophy in Literary Translation from Trinity College, Dublin. When not translating, Jeffrey enjoys spending time at his cottage, gardening, hiking, traveling, and practicing Taekwon-Do, in which he holds a 4th degree Black Belt.
Dogs and Humans—One Dog-Gone Story! 6
What Breeds Make the Most Popular Working Dogs? 10
The Jobs You Know 12
The Sheepdog 14
The Sled Dog 16
The Police Dog (sniffs out drugs, explosives) 18
The Watchdog 20
The Search-and-Rescue Dog 22
The Guide Dog 24
The Hunting Dog 26
What Makes the Working Dog Our Best Pal? 28
The Jobs You Might Not Know 30
The Lifeguard Dog 32
The Truffle Dog 34
The Medical Response Dog 36
The Therapy Dog 38
The Cancer-Detecting Dog 40
The Firefighter Dog 42
Why Do Working Dogs Need to be Fitted Out? 44
The Unusual Jobs 46
The Mayor Dog 48
The "Ballkid" Dog 50
The Domestic Violence Protection Dog 52
The Leak Detection Dog 54
The Art Curator Dog 56
What Can Working Dogs Be Trained to Do? 58
The Forgotten Jobs 60
The Combat Dog 62
The Drafting Dog 64
The War Messenger Dog 66
The Fishing Dog 68
The Telegraph Dog 70
How Do Working Dogs Stay Motivated? 72
The Mythical Dogs 74
The Guardian of the Underworld Dog (Greece) 76
The Resurrection Dog (Armenia) 78
The Psychopomp Dog (Central America) 80
The Herald of Death Dog (Great Britain) 82
What Are the Life Stages of a Working Dog? 84
Famous Working Dogs 86
Laika, the Space Dog 88
Balto, the Serum-running Sled Dog 90
"Sergeant" Stubby 92
Lump, Picasso's Muse 94
Uggie the Actor 96
Double Goodbye Page 98
About Us 100
Impressum + Sponsors 102