“The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.” —Ambrose Bierce “A mountain with a wolf on it stands a little higher.” —Russian proverb Dogs can be boisterous, obedient, loyal, and downright lazy! This book, which brings together stories, tips, trivia, quotations, and poetry celebrating all the fascinating features of the dog, is for anyone whose tail starts wagging at the thought of relaxing with a good read and a warm, cuddly canine at their feet. A charming addition to any dog lover’s library, will have you laughing and sharing your newfound knowledge with all of your canine-enthusiast colleagues. The stories contained herein will inspire and reinvigorate your passion for man’s best friend. The quotes and proverbs are succinct and perfect for memorization. They can be reeled off at leisure around like-minded people, displaying a whimsical air of lighthearted intellectualism. This book is something that all dog lovers can enjoy and revisit, time after time. “The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s.” —Mark Twain “The greater love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s; then a sweetheart’s.” —Polish proverb