Dogs Who Changed the World

This is a collection of 50 stories about dogs that have shaped history, inspired art, literature, and reunited lost lovers. These stories highlight the unique relationship we have with our canine companions, from contemporary times to all throughout history. Examples include Barry, a St. Bernard who saved over 40 lives in the Swiss Alps, Pecas, a gangster mongrel who turned into a police dog, Coco, Sigmund Freud's Chow Chow, Sargeant Stubby, Japan's national hero Hachiko, and Sir Isaac Newton's terror Diamond.