Moobli

by Mike Tomkies

Moobli the Alsatian was so powerful when fully grown that he could take a man's arm off. Yet Mike Tomkies called him a "gentle giant". For eight years this remarkable dog was Mike's constant companion as they roamed 300 square miles of the Scottish Highlands.

Genres: Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Harry · Rating 3 out of 5]

4+4

[Antonia Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book, based mostly in the wilderness of a Scottish loch . He is very honest about the real harshness and beauty of this wild location.. anyone interested in nature and wildlife will love this book. Anyone who loves dogs will love this book. Beautifully written, a real joy.

[Joseph Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read, though very sad towards the end. Some of the tales are familiar from previous books, such as 'wildcat haven' or 'a last wild place'

[David Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moobli was a German Shepherd, who lived with the author in their isolated cottage in the Scottish highlands.

Told in unadorned and impassioned prose, this is Moobli's life story, from a bumbling puppy with a serious expression, to an intelligent and powerful adult dog who roamed the mountains with Tomkies as they studied and sometimes rescued the wild animals. At last, with elegiac grief, Tomkies tells the story of how Moobli declined, and passed, and took part of the author's heart with him.

[Bionic Jean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unique tale, and you have to admire both man and dog, but this is not an easy read by any means.