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2) Working dogs
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Examines various dog breeds in the working group category recognized by the American Kennel Club, focusing on four breeds. Discusses their history, physical characteristics, personality, and coat colors. Also describes the work these dogs do, and how to care for them as pets. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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A celebration of the amazing canines who perform feats of bravery every day. Police work, therapy, service, and more-- dogs help humans in countless roles. Rogak covers the way dogs are an essential part of our world, and tells stories of regular dogs who have gone above and beyond to help their owners-- and even one another.
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The Rottweiler has the strongest bite of all dog breeds. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of working dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these lovable canines.
8) Dog
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Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
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Zeus takes his job as the service dog for diabetic Madden very seriously. All Madden wants to do is blend in with other middle-schoolers, but that's hard to do with a big German Shepard by your side. Madden also has musical talent and dreams of winning the state band competition. But because of its ability to draw attention to Madden, Zeus decides that music is the enemy which leads to a series of misguided attempts to help him.
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It's all in a days work for man's best friend! Hero Dogs! presents three heartwarming stories of courageous canines. You'll meet Glory, the bloodhound who helps track down lost pets, friendly terriers who play with orphaned hippos, and one amazing firehouse pup. Follow along on their adventures as they save lives and change the world.
15) Working dogs
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Readers will discover how working dogs are bred and trained and how these hardworking canines find happy home when it comes time to retire.
17) Police dogs
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Explores the work performed by and required training for police dogs. Includes a glossary, a text-related quiz with answer key, access to further online resources, and color photographs.
18) The rescue
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"The Rescue is a gripping thriller that explores the strength of the human-animal bond and how far we will go to protect what we love by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker. While reporting on a Tijuana animal shelter, journalist Bettina Blazak falls in love with one of her story's subjects-an adorable Mexican street dog who is being treated for a mysterious gunshot wound. Bettina impulsively adopts...
19) Only Yours
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Man's best...matchmaker?
Montana Hendrix has found her calling—working with therapy dogs. With a career she loves in a hometown she adores, she's finally ready to look for her own happily ever after. Could one of her dogs help her find Mr. Right...or maybe Dr. Right?
Surgeon Simon Bradley prefers the sterility of the hospital to the messiness of real life, especially when real life includes an accident-prone mutt and a...
Montana Hendrix has found her calling—working with therapy dogs. With a career she loves in a hometown she adores, she's finally ready to look for her own happily ever after. Could one of her dogs help her find Mr. Right...or maybe Dr. Right?
Surgeon Simon Bradley prefers the sterility of the hospital to the messiness of real life, especially when real life includes an accident-prone mutt and a...
20) Police dogs
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Text and photographs explore the topic of police dogs including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the missions they complete.
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