This handy book is a must for any dog owner. It's a feel good book and just right to cheer someone who needs a bit of lift. It gives an alternative look at dog psychology and is presented through lighthearted verse and delightful illustrations. Many breeds of dogs are covered and these include: Airedale, American Water Spaniel, Alsation, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Boxer, Bulldog, Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Corgi, Dalmation, Doberman, Elkhound, English Setter, Eskimo Dog, Foxhound, German Shepherd, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound, Jack Russell Terrier, Japanese Spitz, Kerry Blue Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Labrador, Lassie Collie, Mastiff, Newfoundland Dog, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Pekingese, Pinscher, Pointer, Poodle, Red Setter, Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rough Collie, Schnauzer, Smooth Collie, St. Bernard, Vizsla, Welsh Sheepdog, Welsh Terrier, Whippet, and Yorkshire Terrier. There are lots of different canine characters here all with a tale to tell and one to wag. The first is from the banks of the Mississippi and another is from an hilarious cook. Watch out for Welsh speaking Taff, a sheepdog, who works the foothills of Cader Idris, he's bilingual and skilled at herding sheep too. Then there is the dreaming Great Dane and the pretty pekingese not to mention Charlie the gentle masseur. Chaucer and Shakespeare get in on the act - there's even a dog called Hamlet! The 'Tailpiece' adds finesse with pieces from: Wordsworth, Emily Bronte and Alexander Pope. It's a fun read and would make an ideal small gift or stocking filler. Take it to a friend in hospital and raise a smile.