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National Geographic The Secret Life of Dogs
For thousands of years, dogs have been humankind’s most loyal companions. THE SECRET LIFE OF DOGS celebrates our bond with our four-legged friends and the crucial role they play in our lives. Some highlights include a look at the evolution from wolf to “woof,” the history of the human-canine connection, and the latest research revealing the secrets of dog behavior. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Dotdash Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.
99 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2023
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July 16, 2023
Read it in 2 days. Learned a lot. Loved it. Great photos. A must have for dog lovers.
March 11, 2024
A brief and informative insight into dogs' origins, behavior, and evolution alongside humans. Breathtaking images compliment this overview of our canine companions.
February 22, 2025
Having researched dogs as a postgraduate, I know the scientific literature and this National Geographic publication provides an excellent overview of dogs, written in accessible language. Of course, the photos are wonderful too. This comprehensive account of all things 'dog' covers topics including evolution, breeding, breeds, behaviour, intelligence and plenty more. If you are interested in dogs and want to find out more about them (based on our current understanding from scientific studies), I recommend this interesting and entertaining mag.
June 24, 2023
Great publication. Even though I grew up with dogs, I found this magazine so informative.
Beautiful pictures too!
Perfect magazine to have on your coffee table.
Beautiful pictures too!
Perfect magazine to have on your coffee table.
January 29, 2026
5 ⭐️
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
As a dog owner, I found this book very interesting and eye-opening. It helped me learn many fascinating facts about dogs that I didn’t know before. Dogs are incredibly cute and smart, and it’s amazing how they have evolved to become our best friends. This book made me feel more understanding toward my dog and helped me imagine what life looks like through my dog’s eyes.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
As a dog owner, I found this book very interesting and eye-opening. It helped me learn many fascinating facts about dogs that I didn’t know before. Dogs are incredibly cute and smart, and it’s amazing how they have evolved to become our best friends. This book made me feel more understanding toward my dog and helped me imagine what life looks like through my dog’s eyes.
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