Extraordinary Dogs

"Sure to be a hit with dog lovers of all ages, Extraordinary Dogs is bursting with insightful stories and vibrant photographs of smart, smiling, devoted dogs who add so much to this world."—Maria Goodavage, New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs, Top Dog, and Doctor Dogs

"Any one story in Extraordinary Dogs highlights the marvelous nature of the dog. Having forty such stories only emphasizes how, well, extraordinary, our closest companions are. Dogs that bring comfort to children affected by man’s inhumanity to man; dogs that single-mindedly search for the lost; dogs that serve and protect are, each one, an exemplar of canine devotion. The first person accounts by the handlers of these marvelous dogs makes each one of these stories profoundly moving. These are true partnerships."—Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog

"Extraordinary Dogs is a moving and uplifting reminder that there is a good reason why dogs are called man's best friend. The engaging stories and beautiful photographs in these pages are a testament to the devotion, heroism, and enduring love dogs bring to all of our lives."—Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," New York Times bestselling author, and syndicated pet columnist

"Extraordinary Dogs is a collection of true tales that are as uplifting as they are inspiring. Open this remarkable book at any page and marvel at a dog’s range of talents—be ready to surf with the master of balance, Ricochet, or cheer Josie on as she attempts to save a human life with her uncanny scenting ability. What gripped me most was the common thread of desire, expressed by both handlers and owners, that we humans were more advanced as a species so we could more fully appreciate our canine companions’ innate, yet largely unrecognized, talents."—Wilma Melville, author of Hero Dogs and founder of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

"[An] inspirational and touching book...With each short chapter devoted to one dog or dog team and brimming with irresistible photographs, this handsome book celebrates canine heroes and their lives and accomplishments to heart-warming effect."—Booklist

"This rewarding follow-up to photographer Stavrinides’s Miracle Dogs, with text by Schlimm profiles over 50 dogs responsible for heroic feats. This inspiring work commendably documents how rescue and comfort dogs (and their handlers) help humans deal with trauma."—Publishers Weekly