working dogs

This book introduces search-and-rescue animals, such as dogs and horses.

Takes a look at the skills of and tasks performed by herding dogs, military dogs, K-9 "officers," search-and-rescue dogs, guide dogs, and other types of working canines.

Highlights Border collies, Welsh corgis, and Great Pyrenees sheepdogs and Great Pyrenees sheepdogs and describes their characteristics, training, and typical days at work and play.

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

Describes distinctive physical characteristics, behavior, distribution throughout the world, and diet of these animals which are employed in various ways.

Photographs and brief text describe the skills of retrievers, sheep and cattle dogs, Seeing Eye dogs, greyhounds, bloodhounds, police dogs, watchdogs, huskies, and other canines that work for man.