The Invention of the Dog
75 Breeds that Changed the World
Thames & Hudson · World History
Released October 06, 2026 · ISBN 9780500029275
About the book
A fascinating illustrated history of humanity's relationship with dogs, tracing how we shaped more than seventy breeds to hunt, guard, herd, retrieve, and above all be loyal companions. From the Pekingese carried by Chinese emperors to the boar-hunting Dachshund, Tamsin Pickeral blends history with anecdote across 160 illustrations. It is a joyful celebration of our centuries-old obsession with man's best friend.
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