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Dogs with Jobs de Kim Kachanoff

Dogs with Jobs

Autor Kim Kachanoff, Merrily Weisbord
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2011
From the creators of the upcoming thirteen-part television series "Dogs with Jobs, " this beautifully illustrated volume offers a delightful portrayal of the world's amazing working dogs, who accomplish incredible tasks in ways humans never could. Award-winning author Merrily Weisbord and veterinarian Kim Kachanoff (a mother-daughter team) profile the vital, heartwarming lives of these remarkable creatures in this ultimate treasure trove for dog lovers everywhere.

Brimming with color and black-and-white photos, "Dogs With Jobs" tells the true stories of those who rescue, detect, entertain, herd, protect, and serve for a living -- including

  • Star -- the Black Lab arson dog who sniffs out fire-starting chemicals better than any known detection equipment

  • Yanka and King -- a German Shepherd team that clears Bosnian land mines 100 times faster than any human

  • Honey Hurricane -- a Cocker Spaniel who coaxes nursing-home patients to smile and laugh again

  • Elmer -- an Alaskan Husky who leads the team in Alaska's famous sled dog race, the Iditarod

  • Snooper -- the eco-Beagle who locates infestations of wood-destroying termites

    ...and many more. From exotic locales around the globe to our everyday homes and workplaces, get to know the wonder dogs who track and capture fugitives * sense the warning signs of epileptic seizures in their owners * rescue earthquake victims * dive from water-rescue helicopters * assist the physically disabled * compete internationally *locate missing pets *safeguard forests and endangered species and more. You will be amazed by the brave, dedicated, and loving acts of these astounding "Dogs With Jobs."

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    Specificații

    ISBN-13: 9781451688085
    ISBN-10: 1451688083
    Pagini: 298
    Dimensiuni: 183 x 231 x 23 mm
    Greutate: 0.41 kg
    Editura: Gallery Books

    Notă biografică

    Merrily Weisbord and Kim Kachanoff, D.V.M.

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    Contents

    Preface: Nellie and Kim

    Introduction: A Celebration of Senses and Instincts

    Part One: Search and Rescue & Detection Dogs

    MAS: A Day at the Beach

    Italy?s first water rescue dog swims a path through the pounding surf.

    YANKA AND KING: A Clear Playing Field

    An expert land mine-sniffing team undertakes a dangerous peace-keeping mission.

    STAR: Hot Evidence

    The UK?s first hydrocarbon detector dog sniffs out arson.

    AJ AND RACHEL: To the Rescue

    An ex-cadaver search dog and a retired police bloodhound find missing pets.

    PETRO: A Nose for a Miracle

    A German shepherd search-and-rescue dog leads the way through the rubble.

    SNOOPER: Blue-Collar Beagle

    A dedicated nine-to-fiver uncovers termite destruction that machines have missed.

    BRUNO: The Night Shift

    A police dog calms tempers and saves lives in the heat of violence.

    Part Two: Herding Dogs

    SWEEP: An Eye for the Sheep

    A hardworking Border collie wins the National Sheepherding Championships.

    BUSTER: Home on the Range

    An intrepid Australian cattle dog saves the life of a birthing cow.

    Part Three: Performance Dogs

    WOLF: A Leap of Faith

    A superdog borzoi jumps to record heights.

    HAPPY RALPH: Run for Your Life

    A superb greyhound athlete at the end of his racing career is rescued from death.

    MEL: In Working Trim

    A muscular, manicured, pom-pomed poodle wins Best in Show.

    KAVIK: A Dog in Wolf?s Clothing

    A malamute-timber wolf cross fights to the death in his new starring role.

    Part Four: Sled Dogs

    ELMER: The Last Great Race

    A courageous Alaskan husky leads his team to victory in the great Iditarod.

    Part Five: Service Dogs

    ENDAL: A Four-Legged Person

    A highly trained golden Labrador brings hope to a paralyzed Gulf War veteran.

    CAYENNE: Best Friends

    A Labernese opens the world to a blind eleven-year-old girl.

    WILLIE: On Call

    A golden retriever predicts seizures and changes the life of his epileptic owner.

    HONEY HURRICANE: Some Cute Dog

    A refugee from the pound coaxes love and laughter from nursing-home residents.

    Part Six: Eco Dogs
    FLINTIS: Death in the Air

    An Anatolian shepherd dog guards his flock, at the same time protecting their predator, the endangered cheetah.

    CRICKET: The Watch That Never Ends

    A fearless Jack Russell terrier sniffs out marauding brown tree snakes in Guam.

    TAMMY: Eco-Agent A1142

    The world?s first marine protection dog uncovers smugglers on the South African coast.

    Photo Credits

    Acknowledgments