Dr Bruce Fogle is the world's best-selling practising vet with more than 20 books in over 40 countries A highly promotable expert, Bruce appears on tv coverage of Crufts Dog Show (with his son Ben Fogle) and comments on pet related news stories in the media. The first book to look at the breeding of dogs, their genetic make up, and how this affects our ability to train them and keep them as pets Offers enormous appeal to dog-lovers who want to understand their dog better

Dr Bruce Fogle DVM MRCV is the world's best-selling practising vet, and is internationally renowned for his expertise in animal health and behaviour. After graduating from Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, he pursued post-graduate training at London Zoo before establishing a highly respected veterinary practice in west London. Dr Fogle lectures worldwide, broadcasts frequently on radio and television, and contributes to national magazines and newspapers. He is the author of numerous best-selling titles on dog care, behaviour, physiology and history including the RSPCA Complete Dog Training Manual, the New Encyclopedia of the Dog, and New Dog.

Introduction 1 How Dogs became Dogs 2 How Dogs are Classified 3 Modern Dog Breeds 4 What makes a Modern Dog? 5 Puppies in the Family Pack 6 Our Relationship with Dogs 7 Choosing a New Dog 8 Canine Infancy 9 Canine Puppyhood 10 Canine Adolescence 11 Canine Adulthood 12 The Older Dog 13 A Dignified End Index Acknowledgements