Screen LibraryDogs who work : the canines we cannot live without /
"Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those who are sick. Dogs Who Work is about all the important jobs that real dogs do every day. Along the way, you'll meet the breeds that excel in certain...
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| Group Author: | ; |
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HELVETIQ,
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| Publisher Address: | Lausanne, Switzerland : |
| Publication Dates: | 2023. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: |
English French |
| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: |
"Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those who are sick. Dogs Who Work is about all the important jobs that real dogs do every day. Along the way, you'll meet the breeds that excel in certain skills, from guarding priceless paintings or assisting police or gathering tennis balls! You'll even meet the mythological dogs who could fly or bring back the dead, and the famous dog who was elected mayor. This lavishly-illustrated book is a great introduction to all the dogs we love--and cannot live without"--Back cover. |
| Carrier Form: | 104 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm |
| ISBN: |
9783907293713 3907293711 |
| Index Number: | SF428 |
| CLC: | S829.2-49 |
| Call Number: | S829.2-49/A453 |
| Contents: |
Dogs who work. Really? -- Dogs and humans: one dog-gone story! -- Which breeds make the most popular working dogs? -- Jobs you know -- What makes the working dog our best pal? -- Jobs you might not know -- Why do working dogs wear special clothing? -- Unusual jobs -- What can working dogs be trained to do? -- Forgotten jobs -- How do working dogs stay motivated? -- Mythical jobs -- What are the life stages of a working dog? -- Famous working dogs -- List of breeds. |