Not all dogs are the playful pets we pamper; meet the WILD dogs. Wild dogs have fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Each species has its own tale--from being worshipped to being feared as a ravaging monster. What is fiction and what is fact about these furry animals?

Surveys the dog family as a whole and describes the characteristics of individual breeds.

The ecology of the wolf, one of the most intelligent and social of wild creatures, is examined by a thoughtful naturalist.

Introduces coyotes and wolves, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, discussing why these animals are unsuitable as pets, and also explains how to coexist safely and prevent attacks.

"[Readers] ages four to six can learn all about the wild cousins of man's best friend--from robust canines like wolves to sneaky foxes and more."--