Presents a collection of stories about dogs that James Herriot came to know through his practice as a veterinary surgeon.

Tricki Woo goes crackerdog -- Prince and the card above the bed -- Jock top dog -- Tricki Woo a triumph of surgery -- Jake rides into town -- Gyp only one woof -- Roy from rags to riches -- Tricki Woo a judge of form -- Hermann a happy ending -- Brandy the dustbin dog.