Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds.

Includes index.

What is a dog? -- Evolution of the dog family -- Dogs' bones -- Coats, tails, and heads -- Sight and sound -- On the scent trail -- Behavior -- Cubs and puppies -- Leader of the pack -- Jackals and coyotes -- Asian and African dogs -- Red fox, gray fox -- Hot foxes, cold foxes -- South American mix -- Early domestication -- Feral dogs -- Development of breeds -- Hunting dogs -- Herding dogs and sheepdogs -- Helper dogs -- Dogs in sports -- Hounds -- Sporting dogs -- Terriers -- Nonsporting dogs -- Working dogs -- Toy dogs -- Crossbred dogs -- Looking after a dog.