Dogs: A Natural History

By Jake Page

Dog lovers do not need to be reminded that dogs are astonishing creatures, but recent research shows that they are even more amazing than anyone knew. Dogs draws on the last several decades of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061132594
• ISBN13: 9780061132599
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Smithsonian
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book on Dogs

Full of interesting facts and dog behavior insights -- and it's entertaining! Mocks the excessively scholarly a little, which is always fun. If you love dogs, or simply want to understand them better, this is a great book.

An glimpse into the history of our beloved dogs

Dogs, A Natural History, by Jake Page is an interesting and fascinating book. The author, who has six dogs, writes about dogs throughout history and how they have evolved over time to become the much loved companions that they are today. Page writes about many of the ancient dogs that lived around the world, and what they have in common with the dogs that live with us today. He also sheds some light on why dogs don't see colors the same as we do - and according to the experts, dogs do see more than black and white! Laughter is another subject he touches on, writing about the science that shows that dogs do indeed laugh. And, as many dog people will attest, dogs certainly know how to love - and Page gives his views on why he is convinced this is indeed true. These are just a few of the many topics he covers that explain why our dogs are the way they are and why they do some of the things they do. It's a very insightful book (written by someone who obviously loves dogs) for anyone who wants to learn more about the canines they share their life with.