Gods, Ghosts and Black Dogs

A rich collection of folklore, mythology and tall tales concerning dogs, providing a fascinating insight into the way we think about dogs, and our emotional bond with them.Spooky, funny, sad and inspiring stories: some of which engage that part of our brain we use when reading detective stories; trying to figure out what's going to happen next ...Gathered from all over the world, and from many different time periods, in these captivating tales meet historical figures such as George Washington and Davy Crockett, and mythical beings such as Paul Bunyan, the god Zeus and the hero Odysseus, and discover the role that dogs play. Learn how the Dalmatian got his spots, and why Basenjis don't bark; whether there are dogs in heaven, and if the devil might have a dog.Facts, history, humour and mystery blend together in this enthralling collection of tales about man's best friend.

“This book, subtitled as "The fascinating folklore and mythology of dogs" by Stanley Coren, amounts to 176 pages including a sparse but adequate Index. Unusual in my experience with Hubble & Hattie publications it contains no illustrations except for line drawings accompanying the title of each piece which seldom amounts to more than four or five pages and with some very adequately covered in two to three! Emeritus Professor Coren, of the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, has written a number of extremely popular books on dogs and is well known by many in the world of dogs. In this particular title he has gathered subjects from all parts of the universe, presenting them in a style which can be easily understood with each piece rapidly read by anyone interested in the role that dogs have played throughout time, featuring in all sorts of situations. I learned, for example, how the Dalmatian got its spots and why Basenjis don't bark, just to mention two! Well written in a very understandable style even though the subject may be complex, I can recommend this book for those interested in such topics and even for those who are not, but would like a quick read. It is my opinion they will be quickly converted! - Trevor Turner, May 2016.”

Informative, exceptionally well written, organized and presented ... an inherently fascinating and entertaining read that is especially commended to the attention of all canine enthusiasts. Midwest Book Review a delightful compendium of heart-warming and inspiring stories ... a must-read for anyone interested in dogs, and an ideal gift for the dog-people in your life! Driving with Dogs 'GODS, GHOSTS, AND BLACK DOGS' OFFERS ENTHRALLING MIX OF DOG FOLK TALES ... Packed with vivid characters [...] Coren's work segues smoothly between subjects with appealing gusto and a feisty spirit. Seattle Kennel Club an ideal bedtime book for a dog lover Lost and Fond and Winnie's Blog Well written in a very understandable style even though the subject may be complex, I can recommend this book for those interested in such topics and even for those who are not, but would like a quick read. It is my opinion they will be quickly converted! Trevor Turner destined to be loved by the world's storytellers. Geelong Obedience Dog Club the book is full of facts, history, and humour. Your Dog This compulsively readable collection of dog stories blends fact, history, humour, and mystery to neatly illustrate the age-old deeply rooted bond between humans and dogs ... Deeply engaging Modern Dog Magazine If you like short, easy to read stories and a love of dogs then this is ideal. naturallyhappydogs.com. The rich collection of folklore, mythology and tall tales provides a fascinating insight into the way we think about dogs, and our emotional bond with them. The stories are spooky, funny, sad and inspiring, some of which engage that part of our brains we use when reading detective stories; trying to figure out what's going to happen next... The stories, which originate from all over the world and from many different time periods, tell of historical figures such as George Washington and Davy Crockett, and mythical beings such as Paul Bunyan, the god Zeus and the hero Odysseus. Readers learn how the Dalmatian got his spots, why Basenjis don't bark and whether there are dogs in heaven. - Kennel and Cattery Management.

Stanley Coren is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Although best known to the public for his extremely popular books on dogs, he is also a highly respected behavioural researcher, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and was named as one of the 2000 outstanding scientists of the Twentieth Century. His many books on dog behaviour and human-canine interactions have been international bestsellers and have received many awards such as the Maxwell Medal of Excellence from The Dog Writers Association of America.

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