Illustrated Dogwatching [Hardcover]

Desmond Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 1996

What is it about the canine personality that has singled this animal out of non-human mammals to be man's closest companion? This study offers answers to common questions about dogs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 142 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (August 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 051715997X
• ISBN-13: 978-0517159972
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,623,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Desmond Morris was born in 1928. Educated at Birmingham and Oxford universities, he became the Curator of Mammals at London Zoo in 1959, a post he held for eight years.

In 1967 he published The Naked Ape which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has changed the way we view our own species forever.

An accomplished artist, TV presenter, film maker and writer, Desmond Morris's books have been published in over thirty-six countries.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IS SIMPLE, EASY TO READ AND EXTREMELY EDUCATIONAL, October 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Illustrated Dogwatching (Hardcover)

I first found and read this book in the waiting area of my local vet whilst my dear poodle had daily treatment over several days. I have studied dog behaviour, breeding, genetics, etc at Sydney Technical College and work as a dog trainer, boarder and manage a volunteer pet visiting program. I have read many, and I MEAN many books on dogs and found this one to be most definately, one of the best. It explains in non scientific language why dogs are dogs and why they do the things they do. I found it entertaining at least and extrelely educational at best. I personally, thoroughly recommend this book to anyone wishing to know and understand dogs better. I am delighted that I have found this book at Amazon and can now have my very own copy. P.S. My beautiful poodle has fully recovered from her illness!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Great!, July 31, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Illustrated Dogwatching (Hardcover)

I got it for Christmas last year and it has helped me with stuff Every dogowner should know. I have a teacup poodle named Lollipop and a golden retriever named Roman, so i use it when i can.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonder why your dog does what he does....... this is the book, August 29, 2011

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This review is from: Illustrated Dogwatching (Paperback)

I originally thought I was purchasing a different type of book. I was surprised to get this wonderful book. It details why dogs do what they do. So when you wonder why dogs sniff other dog's butts, this is the book to get. It goes though many behaviors. Help the dog trainer and dog owner. I give this book out as a give to my special clients.