James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories

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, James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories 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:
Tricki Woo Goes Crackerdog * Prince and the Card Above the Bed * Jock Top Dog * Tricki Woo A Triumph of Surgery * Jake Rides into Town* Gyp Only One Woof * Roy From Rags to Riches * Tricki Woo A Judge of Form * Hermann A Happy Ending * Brandy The Dustbin Dog

Author: James Herriot
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 11/11/2014
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 7.85h x 5.25w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9781250058140

About the Author

JAMES HERRIOT was a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England for over half a century until his death in 1995. His bestselling books have sold more than twenty million copies in the English language alone; they include All Creatures Great and Small; All Things Bright and Beautiful; All Things Wise and Wonderful; The Lord God Made Them All; and Every Living Thing.