Why Are Dogs: An Illustrated History of the Wonderful World of Dogs
By (Author) Brittany Long Olsen
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Andrews McMeel Publishing
11th November 2025
4th December 2025
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Humour: Funny cartoons and comic strips
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Hardback
128
Width 203mm, Height 254mm, Spine 13mm
23g
Ever wonder why Bulldogs have such wrinkly faces, or why Dachshunds are so long Discover the history of 55 different dog breeds in this doggone good nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations!
Why do Corgis have such stubby legs Why do Huskies have such thick fur Why do Pomeranians have such loud barks for their tiny size
For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding dogs and tailoring them to fit our specifications for everything, from hunting to keeping our laps warm. In this illustrated nonfiction book that combines comic panels, illustrations, diagrams, and text, readers will learn about the stories behind 55 of the most popular dog breeds around the world and why they look and act the way they do.
Some of the breeds and their histories covered in this book include:
Brittany Long Olsen is a cartoonist and illustrator with a deep love of storytelling through comics. Her previous graphic novels for young readers includeMagic in the ValleyandThe Happy Shop.She lives in the Portland, Oregon area with her partner and their Australian Shepherd mix named Jetpack.