Although once used as a fearsome fighting dog, today's bulldog is more often a stocky, friendly companion. This book explores the breed's history and its change in reputation and temperament over the years

The Doberman pinscher was first bred in the 1800s by German Karl Louis Dobermann. Over time this breed has become known as a guard dog with an aggressive reputation. This book takes a look at the breed's history and debunks some of the myths about this breed's tough dog reputation.

Max von Stephanitz first bred the German shepherd dog in the nineteenth century. These energetic dogs have become indispensable working dogs and popular pets. The book explores this history and the German shepherd dog's reputation as one of the most intelligent and hardworking breeds.

These "gentle giants" are recognized in cartoons such as Scooby Doo and Marmaduke. The breed developed in the sixteenth century and at the time was known for its fierceness. This book explains the breed's history and explores the roles Great Danes play as both working dogs and household pets.

Pit bull" is a blanket term for several types of bull terriers. This book details the history of the breed and the origins of today's pit bull. The pit bull's reputation as a tough dog is examined, as well as its work in pet therapy and its role as a household pet

The modern rottweiler developed in Germany in the 1800s. This book examines the breed's history, as well as its contemporary working profile as a guard dog or police dog. Special mention is made of Alexandra Day's children's book series about Carl the rottweiler.