Dogs Best Friend, Simon Garfield
Dogs Best Friend, Simon Garfield
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Dog's Best Friend
The Story of an Unbreakable Bond

Author: Simon Garfield

Narrator: Simon Garfield, Julian Rhind-Tutt

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/17/2020


Synopsis

“A fascinating, informative and highly entertaining expedition through the highways and byways of dogdom.” —John Bradshaw, New York Times bestselling author of Dog SenseA charming meditation on the relationship between humans and dogs, drawing upon history, science, art, and personal experience to illuminate a magical bond that has endured millennia—from the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type.

“Ludo is now an elderly gentleman, and we would do almost anything to ensure his continued happiness. We schedule our days around his needs—his mealtimes, his walks, the delivery of his life-saving medication (he has epilepsy, poor love). We spend a bizarrely large amount of our disposable income on him, and he never sends a card of thanks. When he’s not with us for a few days, the house feels extraordinarily empty. I feel so fortunate to know him.”Ludo is a dog—Simon Garfield’s beloved black Labrador retriever, one of millions of canines who have become integral parts of our lives. But how did the dog become top dog? How did these faithful animals come to assist us not only in hunting, but in bomb disposal and cancer detection—and ultimately become our closest companions? Dog’s Best Friend examines how this bond developed over the centuries, and how it has transformed countless lives, both human and canine.Garfield begins with the earliest visual representations—dogs depicted in ancient rock art—and ends at the laboratory that first sequenced the canine genome. Along the way, we meet the legendary Corgis of Buckingham Palace, the dogs of the Soviet space program, the world’s first labradoodle, and a border collie that can identify more than a thousand different plush toys. Garfield reveals the secrets of the world’s best dog trainers, takes us inside the wild world of dog breeding and dog shows, and unearths the deep psychological roots of the human-dog link. And Ludo pops his snout in from time to time as well. A celebration of this deep interspecies connection, delivered with Simon Garfield’s inimitable wit, Dog’s Best Friend offers delights and insights for anyone who has ever loved a dog.

About Simon Garfield

Simon Garfield is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen acclaimed books of nonfiction including Timekeepers, To the Letter, On the Map, and Just My Type. A recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award for nonfiction, he lives in London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan Bray on December 13, 2020

The closest bond that we humans have,other than our parents, children and spouses, would definitely be with the wonderful furry, licky, loving bundles of slobbery joyfulness, called dogs. Every kid has begged their parents for a dog and promised faithfully to feed and walk the tail wagger. Every pare......more

Goodreads review by Patty on January 17, 2023

A lovely look at dogs- Their role in our lives History of them and of them as pets Breeds Genetic make up and testing Pets Working dogs Some good stories Great for the dog lover who wants to get a bit more in depth about their history. It's British-refreshing to not be from the American perspective.......more

Goodreads review by RaeAnna on April 13, 2021

Quick Review An incredibly sweet look at the relationship humans have forged with dogs over the centuries. From art and science to breeding and connection, dogs have played a pivotal role in human history. Today, they play a pivotal role in many of our lives. (I know they have in mine.) Well researc......more