A gorgeously illustrated celebration of the bond between people and their canine companions, 'Dog Stories' is a testament to the 15,000 years shared between man and his favourite furry friend.
With more than 43 million dog owners in the US today, the connection between man and dog has transcended centuries and species, resulting in human-canine relationships that range from dependent to indulgent.
'National Geographic' photographer Richard Olsenius and 'Washing Post' journalist Angus Phillips begin their search for insight into man's relationship with dogs on a remote hillside in Northern Israel with a 12,000 year-old fossil of a man buried with his trusty companion. Continuing with heartwarming vignettes, Olsenius and Phillips visit people with hardworking dogs on ranches and in airports, sportsmen with hunting hounds, and city-dwellers with pampered pooches.
They capture their restorative powers of therapy dogs with hospital patients, the protectiveness of assistance dogs with disabled people, and the lifelines dogs become in rescue missions. They also pay tribute to the unparalleled, day-to-day companionship that these much-loved pets provide their owners.
'Dog Stories' is a unique gift book and a touching exploration of fifteen centuries of unrivaled and unconditional friendship.
