Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Old English sheepdog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Old English sheepdog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these focused herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing...

Shares information on the dog breed, including what they are like, their average size, and the kind of care they need.

Describes the job service dogs do, what makes a good service dog, and the places they work.

Detection dogs use their nose to find things and are used for many different jobs like sniffing out illegal goods, tracking plants and animals, and sensing medical problems.

Chronicles the journey of Antoine, a brave shelter dog who endures multiple surgeries to overcome paralysis in his hind legs and eventually become a therapy dog for children.

Documents the contributions of specially trained military dogs, profiling noteworthy canine heroes while covering such topics as how they are trained and what happens to them when they retire.

"Simple text and full-color photos illustrate the traits, training, and duties of therapy dogs"--Provided by publisher.