In the Company of Dogs

<p><strong>Fierce. Loyal. Brave. Keen Witted. Observant. Refuses to Shy Away from Danger. Does this sound like your Best Friend?</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>“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. We’ve got dogs to sniff out cancer; dogs to dial 911; dogs as military heroes.”</p><p>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.</p><p>“There is a spiritual connection between dogs and humans” she insists. “I believe they were designed to be man’s 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.</p><p>I can think of no place I would rather be than <strong>In the Company of Dogs</strong></p>