The Invention of the Dog

How did dogs become man's best friend?

What lies behind the ultimate domestication success story?

From badger-hunting dachshunds to butterfly-eared papillons and Elizabethan pocket-size beagles, Tamsin Pickeral uncovers the story of the most significant breeds across the world today. She reveals the astonishing true stories behind some of our favorite dog breeds' development, explores their unique personality traits, and traces their histories to reveal how humans shaped and obsessed over dogs for hunting, guarding, and, of course, companionship.