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We schedule our days around his needs—his\u003cbr\u003emealtimes, his walks, the delivery of his life-saving medication (he has\u003cbr\u003eepilepsy, poor love). We spend a bizarrely large amount of our disposable\u003cbr\u003eincome on him, and he never sends a card of thanks. When he’s not with us for a\u003cbr\u003efew days, the house feels extraordinarily empty. I feel so fortunate to know\u003cbr\u003ehim.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudo is a dog—Simon\u003cbr\u003eGarfield’s beloved black Labrador retriever, one of millions of canines who\u003cbr\u003ehave become integral parts of our lives. But how did the dog become top dog?\u003cbr\u003eHow did these faithful animals come to assist us not only in hunting, but in\u003cbr\u003ebomb disposal and cancer detection—and ultimately become our closest\u003cbr\u003ecompanions? \u003cem\u003eDog’s Best Friend\u003c\/em\u003e examines how this bond\u003cbr\u003edeveloped over the centuries, and how it has transformed countless lives, both\u003cbr\u003ehuman and canine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarfield begins with the\u003cbr\u003eearliest visual representations—dogs depicted in ancient rock art—and ends at\u003cbr\u003ethe laboratory that first sequenced the canine genome. Along the way, we meet\u003cbr\u003ethe legendary Corgis of Buckingham Palace, the dogs of the Soviet space\u003cbr\u003eprogram, the world’s first labradoodle, and a border collie that can identify\u003cbr\u003emore than a thousand different plush toys. Garfield reveals the secrets of the\u003cbr\u003eworld’s best dog trainers, takes us inside the wild world of dog breeding and\u003cbr\u003edog shows, and unearths the deep psychological roots of the human-dog link. And\u003cbr\u003eLudo pops his snout in from time to time as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA celebration of this deep interspecies connection,\u003cbr\u003edelivered with Simon Garfield’s inimitable wit, \u003cem\u003eDog’s Best\u003cbr\u003eFriend \u003c\/em\u003eoffers delights and insights for anyone who has ever loved a\u003cbr\u003edog.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"This engaging study, by turns wry, ironic and poignant, goes from prehistory to now. By the end – even though the dog comes when you call – you wonder who really is in charge.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A personal, charming look at our relationship with dogs throughout history.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Goshen News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A witty celebration of the long-lasting dog\/human relationship.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Entertaining, insightful.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOneonta Daily Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A glorious new celebration of man's best friend. ... 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