In the Company of Dogs

Fierce. Loyal. Brave. Keen Witted. Observant. Refuses to Shy Away from Danger. Does this sound like your Best Friend?Dr. Jeannette Barnes has a passion for dogs that extends far beyond her calling as a veterinarian and into the realm of history anthropology and the shadowy regions of myth and lore--all inspired by their fascinating ancestry and development from wolves.All dogs from the tiniest two-pound toy Yorkshire Terrier to the massive 200-pound Irish Wolfhound emerged from this undomesticated animal Dr. Barnes muses. Do you want a small cuddly dog? Someone already developed the perfect dog just for you. How about a large powerful hunting breed? Exactly the right dog exists. Weve got dogs to sniff out cancer; dogs to dial 911; dogs as military heroes.Inspired by the intimacy longevity and depth of the relationship between people and dogs Dr. Barnes set out to show that dogs were not solely instinctive beings; but imbued with spirit and the desire for service.There is a spiritual connection between dogs and humans she insists. I believe they were designed to be mans helper. But more than that they have a long and fascinating history with man as hunters companions demi-gods and as a source of beauty and pride.I can think of no place I would rather be than In the Company of Dogs