Dog Tales: True Stories of Heroic Hounds

by Penelope Rich, Isabel Muñoz (Illustrator)

Overview

Dogs really are man's best friend - and we can prove it!

In this uplifting, beautifully illustrated book, readers will discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and daring dogs whose exploits have made them world-famous. These tales of canine courage, loyalty and intelligence will warm any dog-lovers heart. Over 30 stories are included, accompanied by delightful full-colour illustrations by Isabel Muñoz.

Find out all about...
• Balto and Togo, who bravely led sleds carrying a life-saving vaccine through the Alaskan wilderness
• Bobbie, who journeyed 2,500 miles from Indiana, to return to his family in Oregon
• Belka and Strelka, the first dogs in space
• Chips, the most decorated war dog of WWII
• ... and so many more!

A fantastic gift for animal-lovers aged 8+.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398810181
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Penelope Rich is a highly experienced and widely respected children's author with more than 40 information and activity books to her name.

Isabel Muñoz dreamed of painting for a living, and now she's proud to be the illustrator of several children books. Isabel works from a tiny and colourful studio in the north of Spain. You can follow her work at isabelmg.com

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Incredible journeys
1. Belka and Strelka, dogs in space, Russia
2. Bothie the Polar dog, Ranulph Fiennes dog, UK/Arctic/Antarctic
3. Baekgu, found its way home over 300km, South Korea
4. Bobbie, journeyed 2,500 miles to get home, USA
5. Owney, US post dog, USA
6. Bob the Railway Dog, Australia
7. Meru, probably the highest climb ever by a dog, reaching summit of Baruntse, in the Himalayas in 2018 (and she wasn't even part of the expedition), Nepal
8. Balto and Togo, sled dogs, Alaska, USA
9. Antis, World War II, France/Czech/UK
Amalgamation spreads: Explorers and their companions including Seaman, Lewis and Clarke's dog, Tschingel, first dog to climb Mont Blanc, US/France/Switzerland
Chapter Two: Hero dogs
10. Hurricane, US secret service dog, apprehended White House intruder, USA
11. Chips, the most decorated dog of WWII, UK
12. Smoky, famous war dog, tiny Yorkshire Terrier, USA
13. Bamse, heroic mascot of the Norweigan Free Forces WWII, Norway
14. Hairy Man, saved 100 Irish immigrants from drowning off coast of Canada
15. Frida, rescue dog and hero of Mexican earthquake, Mexico or Mancs, Hungary
16. Orca, assistance dog who saved his owner's life, UK
17. Stubby, served on the Western Front in WW1, (kids film just out), USA/France
18. Ajax, Spanish bomb sniffing dog, PDSA medal winner, Spain
Amalgamated spread: Other war dogs including Yorkie Doodle Dandy.
Chapter Three: Extraordinary Dogs
19. Hachiko, went to train station to wait for his master for years (Richard Gere film), Japan
20. Masha, devoted daschund-cross who wouldn't leave a hospital where owner died, now adopted by them, Siberia, Russia
21. Capitan, graveside vigil, Argentina, OR/AND Fido, who does the same, Italy
22. Jasmine, foster mother who has cared for fox cubs, fawns etc at wildlife sanctuary, UK
23. Reef, Italian Water Rescue (owner Furrucio, Milan) and the Scuola Italiana di Cani Salvataggio, who train lifeguard dogs, including to jump out of helicopters, Italy
24. K9 Killer - anti-poaching special ops dog, Kruger National Park, South Africa OR/AND Tony and Tipper, bloodhounds, LEWA conservancy, Kenya
25. Chaser, Bordie Collie who knows 1,000 words, USA
26. Bear, Koala detecting dog and hero of recent bushfires, Australia
27. Trakr, hero of 9/11, one of 350 search and rescue dogs deployed, Canada/USA
28. Boo, internet sensation, USA (extraordinary for his cute looks and Internet fame)
Amalgamation: Other dogs with super-senses
Chapter Four: Talented dogs
29. Lassie
30. Napoleon the circus dog
31. Rin Tin Tin, film star OR Hooch OR Benji, USA
32. Hero, star of America's Got Talent, USA (mention Pudsey, UK and 11-yr old German girl on AGT)
33. TreT, parkour dog, Ukraine (include Neo, UK, and Hawaii parkour dog)
34. Ricochet, surf dog, assistance dog, and fundraiser, USA
35. Otto, skateboarding dog, Peru
36. Purin, World-record holder for catching balls (with his paws!) and skipping, Japan
Amalgamation: other stars of TV and film