Dogpedia
eBook - ePub

Dogpedia

A Brief Compendium of Canine Curiosities

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Dogpedia

A Brief Compendium of Canine Curiosities

About this book

An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the dog lover in all of us, from A to Z Dogpedia is your gateway into the astonishing world of dogs. Featuring dozens of alphabetical entries on topics ranging from the wonders of dog evolution to the intricate ways dogs communicate with humans and each other, this enticing, pocket-friendly collection helps you to see dogs with new eyes and celebrate the amazing tapestry of our shared existence.Explore the remarkable interplay between humans and dogs with every turn of the page and discover how dogs have played starring roles in history, literature, and art. Immerse yourself in fun facts about dog biology and behavior, from appeasement signals and barking to counter surfing, dominance, growling, scent marking, and zoomies. Learn what fossilized poop can tell us about the history of dog domestication, how dogs in Siberia evolved adaptations to help them thrive in a frigid climate, how dogs have been weaponized for war and colonization, and why we refer to dogs as curs, mutts, and hounds. Meet famous dogs such as Argos, Balto, Boji, and Laika, and marvel at the interwoven destinies of our species and the profound impact dogs have had on our evolution, culture, and everyday lives.With captivating drawings that bring the entries to life, Dogpedia uncovers the enigma of dogs, revealing hidden treasures behind every wagging tail.

  • Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design

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Information

Year
2024
Print ISBN
9780691241081
eBook ISBN
9780691263274

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. End Paper
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Abundance and distribution
  8. Balto
  9. Cartoon characters
  10. Defecation
  11. Ears
  12. Facial expressions
  13. Gazing
  14. Hackles
  15. Inbreeding
  16. Jacobson’s organ
  17. K-9
  18. Laika
  19. Man’s Best Friend
  20. Naming
  21. Olfaction
  22. Paedomorphism
  23. Qartuli nagazi
  24. Rabies
  25. Sagittal crest
  26. Tails
  27. Underdog
  28. Vision
  29. Wagging
  30. Xenophobia
  31. Yappy dogs
  32. Zhokhov Island

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