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The Maltese is a pampered lap dog. The Yorkshire terrier has a working class background. What happens when they’re bred together? Introducing the Morkie - a silky ball of fun in a wee, puppy body!

Racing over snow and pulling a heavy a sled is all in a day’s work for these snow dogs. Learn what it takes to be a sled dog.

Don't let their size fool you. Miniature pinschers are fearless! Learn more about these fun-loving dogs.

The Chihuahua is a smart and sassy dog. The Dachshund is a hunter with a loveable side. What happens when they’re bred together? Introducing the Chiweenie, a playful ball of fun with a sweet and social nature!

A well-trained dog is welcome almost anywhere. Discover the secrets of teaching good manners to your dog.

Bark and wag. Chase dangerous animals away. Farm dogs are at home on the farm.

Cocker spaniels are shiny coated beauties. Miniature poodles are treasured companion dogs. What happens when they’re bred together? Introducing the Cockapoo, a loving ball of affection that’s great with children!

The pug has a sweet, wrinkly face. The beagle has a sweet personality. What happens when they’re bred together? Introducing the puggle, the bouncy ball of energy that’s also fond of cuddles!

Dogs that are part of wildlife detective teams are trained to catch the scent of wild animal poop (scat) so that scientists can learn about these animals without luring or trapping them. Like many pooper snoopers, Sampson, the dog in this book, was once a shelter dog, too hyper and ball crazy for families. That energy and ball drive is what makes him such a good dog detective. He is trained on many species, from salamanders to bears, but his goal is always the same. Find the scat and get the ball!

Kom på opdagelse med Disneys pelsede venner i 12 nye historier. Byg et legehus i et træ med Miskey, besøg en brandstation med alle de 101 dalmatinere, hold fødselsdagsfest med Aristocats og tag på eventyr med Doggi, Dumbo, Stampe, Stitch og mange flere...

Ein aufregendes Abenteuer mit einem pfiffigen Helden! Eigentlich ist sich Jean-Paul sicher, dass er diese Wette gegen seinen Freund Enno gewinnen wird: In spätestens 30 Tagen muss er seine Eltern dazu überredet haben, dass er einen Hund als Haustier haben darf. Doch so einfach, wie Jean-Paul sich das vorgestellt hat, ist die ganze Sache auf einmal doch nicht.

Sonja und die Kinder Ebru und Joshua machen eine Bergtour und begegnen dabei Peter und seinem Rettungshund Max bei einer Übung der Bergwacht. Am nächsten Tag erleben sie zufällig einen Polizeihund im Einsatz mit und der Polizist Benno erzählt ihnen anschließend, wie Hunde und Pferde von der Polizei ausgebildet werden. Auf dem "Sonnenhof" erfahren sie von der Therapeutin Jenny alles über die heilende und wohltuende Wirkung von Tieren auf Menschen. Und bei einem Spaziergang mit Alpakas stellen die drei schließlich selbst fest: Tiere und Menschen sind einfach ein gutes Team!

Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canines' remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born. Today, dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

Yorkshire terriers, also called Yorkies, are pint-sized dynamos! Listeners will learn about Yorkie history, behavior, and how to best care for them in this engaging title.

Boxers are energetic, fun-loving, and sweet. Did you know that boxers come from Germany? Or that boxers can be trained as therapy dogs? Learn more about these intelligent canines!

Which animal can help people who are stressed or lonely? A therapy dog! Therapy dogs are trained to stay calm in all sorts of situations. They can help people practice reading, visit sick hospital patients, and more. Learn all about these furry community helpers!

Sofias allra största intresse är hundar. Så har det varit fram tills nu. Men plötsligt märker hon att det faktiskt finns annat i livet. Bosse till exempel. Men delar han Sofias känslor? Och vad händer egentligen mellan honom och Sofias bästa kompis Maggan? I den populära ungdomsserien om hundtokiga Sofia finns fem böcker: Sofias valpar, Hundtokiga Sofia, Sofia på hundutställning, Sofia och Loppan på kurs och Sofia är hundvakt. Pia Sonefjord är född 1939 och driver en kennel i Dalarna. Hon har skrivit många böcker för barn och unga, bland annat serien om hundtokiga Sofia.

Join Halo, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs,as she emBARKS on a journey to become a disaster response dog in this gripping nonfiction story, perfect for fans of Max! Dutch Shepherd puppy Halo has spent almost her whole life preparing for one job: finding people who are trapped...

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do.

When a boy and his mother take their dog, Miles, on a peaceful canoe ride, they find themselves frantically racing to save a mother loon and her family! Join them and see the surprising outcome of Miles' encounter with the loons. Then witness the boy's moment of wonder when he meets the loon. The "For Creative Minds" section includes loon fun facts, information about loons in Native American culture, a "make a loon mask" craft, and a "map it," "math it," and "measure it" section.