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In 1992, two Russian moviemakers left a cryptic note for New Mexican writer Stephen Bodio at his local bar. It led him to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where he saw a film about the ancient breed of Central Asian sight hounds known as tazis. He would end up chasing these leads to Kazakhstan, where these beautiful dogs may have existed 6,000 years ago.

The Complete Guide to Basset Hounds is a treasure trove of information about this distinctive breed of hound dog. Everything you need to help ensure that your friendly basset hound pup develops into a well-behaved, healthy, and confident canine companion can be heard in this audiobook. From your first search for a breeder to your precious pooch’s senior years, the indispensable knowledge compiled within will have you listening to this extensive guidebook over and over again. This comprehensive book covers nearly every aspect of raising a basset hound.

There's nothing the British love quite as much as their dogs. From hunting to our hearths, and from herding sheep to guiding humans, our dogs have accompanied us through centuries of change, and that special relationship is still evolving today. So, just what is it that makes our bond so special? In this fascinating adventure across Britain, Clare Balding explores our unique heritage of canine tradition and meets just some of the many people who live, work and innovate with their dogs.

The scent of one freshly unearthed white truffle in Barolo was all it took to lead Rowan Jacobsen down a rabbit hole into a world of secretive hunts, misty woods, black-market deals, obsessive chefs, quixotic scientists, muddy dogs, maddening smells and some of the most memorable meals ever created. Truffles attract dreamers, schemers and sensualists. People spend years training dogs to find them underground. They plant forests of oaks and wait a decade for truffles to appear. They pay £2,170 a pound to possess them. They turn into quivering puddles in their presence.

The Irish Wolfhound breed is very unique, as is about to be revealed. Everything is covered from Irish Wolfhound history, finding the best Irish Wolfhound for you, Irish Wolfhound puppies, and how to pick the best and avoid the worst! Irish Wolfhound care and keeping your Irish Wolfhound healthy, ensuring great behavior, is all covered. Importantly, Irish Wolfhound life stages are all covered from puppies to adolescence, training, to adulthood. It will show you how to care for your Irish Wolfhound from adulthood and into old age, and even how to slow down the aging process!

The scent of one freshly unearthed white truffle in Barolo was all it took to lead Rowan Jacobsen down a rabbit hole into a world of secretive hunts, misty woods, black-market deals, obsessive chefs, quixotic scientists, muddy dogs, maddening smells, and some of the most memorable meals ever created.

Penny the basset shows up at the Borlands' Connecticut farmhouse on a cold, snowy day-head held high, tail wagging, as if she were a long-awaited guest. Hal and Barbara Borland were no strangers to strays. Pat, the rabbit hound thousands of people came to know in The Dog Who Came to Stay, had also appeared one winter, staying to become the family's dear companion. Now, Pat is gone, and Hal and Barbara are bereft without canine company. They fall in love with Penny—and she seems to fit right in.

Do you channel your dog? That is, do you speak to your dog and then respond as your dog? In Bedtime with Buster, author Brooks Eason does. And does he ever! In this hilarious, insightful new audiobook, the author and his handsome hound Buster debate a number of existential questions for dogs: Why don't they live as long as people do? Why don't they have thumbs? Why can't mixed-breed dogs compete for Best in Show at Westminster? And what did a hound dog ever do to Elvis? If you like dogs and funny stories you will love Bedtime with Buster.

In the minutes of this guidebook, you will discover the fascinating world of the Treeing Walker Coonhound, from puppyhood to senior citizen. This book shares firsthand experiences and stories of what happens when you add a Treeing Walker Coonhound to your family. You will learn such things as how to select your Treeing Walker Coonhound, how to train it, and what to feed it. This hound dog will rock your world!

Whether you're a dog lover, a self-help enthusiast, or just someone looking for a little inspiration and guidance, Baxter Tales has something for you. The author's honest and vulnerable writing style will make you feel like you're sitting down for coffee with a trusted friend, and Baxter's adorable antics will leave you smiling and uplifted.