A warm and joyful collection of James Herriot's loving tales of our furry friends from delightful old favorites like Tricki Woo to heartwarming stories of Brandy, Hermann, Jock, and more.
James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories
is a must-have gift book for any dog lover.
"When I decided to be a vet, I knew that I wanted to be a dog doctor, so I could spend all my time with dogs." - from the Introduction
James Herriot would go on to become so much more than a dog doctor. But no animal was dearer to his heart, and no animal provided him with more heartwarming and wonderful tales. With over a million copies sold,
has inspired dog lovers the world over. After being out of print for many years, it is now again available in an affordable, beautifully repackaged hardcover edition, filled with original watercolors that illustrate Herriot's charming and wholesome tales.
This classic heartwarming collection of ten stories about dogs - from border collies and sheepdogs to the exploits of Tricki Woo, the unforgettable Pekinese - by the late author of
All Creatures Great and Small
is prefaced by a moving introduction from Herriot himself - the very last piece of writing the beloved author ever completed. So, follow the master veterinarian as he journeys through Yorkshire, caring for big dogs and small with his characteristic gentleness and peace, profound observation, and deep, loving humor.
Contains:
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Tricki Woo
Goes Crackerdog" * "
Prince
and the Card Above the Bed" * "
Jock
Top Dog" *
"A Triumph of Surgery" * "
Jake
Rides into Town"*
Gyp "
Only One Woof" *
Roy
"From Rags to Riches" *
"A Judge of Form" *
Hermann
"A Happy Ending" *
Brandy
"The Dustbin Dog"