Why Are Dogs

Name: Why Are Dogs
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781524885960
Price: 39.99 NZD
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An Illustrated History of the Wonderful World of Dogs

By Brittany Long Olsen

Brief Description

Ever wonder why Bulldogs have such wrinkly faces, or why Dachshunds are so long? Discover the history of 55 different dog breeds in this doggone good nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations! Why do Corgis have such stubby legs? Why do Huskies... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Why Are Dogs

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Description

Why do Corgis have such stubby legs? Why do Huskies have such thick fur? Why do Pomeranians have such loud barks for their tiny size?

For hundreds of years, humans have been breeding dogs and tailoring them to fit our specifications for everything, from hunting to keeping our laps warm. In this illustrated nonfiction book that combines comic panels, illustrations, diagrams, and text, readers will learn about the stories behind 55 of the most popular dog breeds around the world and why they look and act the way they do.

Some of the breeds and their histories covered in this book include:

Golden Retriever
Labrador
Standard Poodle
German Shepherd
Dachshund
Beagle
French Bulldog
And more!

With author Brittany Long Olsen's gorgeous and paws-itively adorable art, this guidebook has all the greatest facts and stories behind your favourite furry friends!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524885960

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 December 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 23g

Pages: 128

Collections

Brittany Long Olsen Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour

About the Author

Brittany Long Olsen is a cartoonist and illustrator with a deep love of storytelling through comics. Her previous graphic novels for young readers include Magic in the Valley and The Happy Shop. She lives in the Portland, Oregon area with her partner and their Australian Shepherd mix named Jetpack.