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Why Are Dogs: An Illustrated History of the Wonderful World of Dogs

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Why Are Dogs: An Illustrated History of the Wonderful World of Dogs

Contributors:
ISBN:

9781524885960

Publisher:

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Imprint:

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date:

11th November 2025

UK Publication Date:

4th December 2025

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage general interest: Humour: Funny cartoons and comic strips
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

128

Dimensions:

Width 203mm, Height 254mm, Spine 13mm

Weight:

23g

Description

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:

  • Golden Retriever
  • Labrador
  • Standard Poodle
  • German Shepherd
  • Dachshund
  • Beagle
  • French Bulldog
  • And more!

With author Brittany Long Olsen's gorgeous and paws-itively adorable art, this guidebook has all the greatest facts and stories behind your favorite furry friends!

Author Bio

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.

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