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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 astoundingDogs With Jobs.

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ISBN-10: 0671047353
ISBN-13: 978-0671047351
Author: Kim Kachanoff
Publisher: Pocket Books

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review by RobertYokoyama. June 10, 2000

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

You will enjoy this book even though you don't own a dog.

I was amazed by every exploit from every dog in this book. I was impressed by Bruno the German Shepherd who has assisted and protected his partner who is a police officer on 800 arrests half involving dangerous felons. This same dog has found 9 lost children 3 of whom no one else could track. I loved the story of Willie the golden retriever who predicts epileptic seizures and protects his owner from harm. This dog was trained to operate a footpad telephone in case of an emergency This incredible … more

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