The Invention of the Dog: 75 Breeds that Changed the World

A fascinating illustrated history of humanity's favorite dog breeds, uncovering their unique traits, evolution, and origin stories.

Did you know that Dachshunds were once fierce hunters of wild boar? Why the Havanese holds the title of Cuba's national dog? Or why the Papillon is named after the French word for "butterfly?" In The Invention of the Dog, animal specialist and art historian Tamsin Pickeral uncovers these surprising stories and more, exploring how humans have shaped various breed...