A dog is for life... even when it's a dingo! -- The origin of dogs -- Home is where the wolf is -- Can dogs really understand us? -- Doggy differences -- A nose for adventure -- Can a dog smile? -- Eyes and ears -- Toes to tail -- Barking, yipping and yapping -- Doggy language -- Talking without words -- How clever are dogs? -- The doggy in the mirror -- Do dogs have feelings? -- Different kinds of dogs -- Going to extremes -- The first breeds -- Important breeds of the past -- Rarely seen dogs -- A world of dogs -- Dogs of ancient history -- Dogs in art -- Legendary dogs -- Doggy dignitaries -- War dogs -- Daring dogs -- Loyal heroes -- Dogs in science -- Dogs in the movies -- Courage counts -- Dogs with jobs -- Protection dogs -- The paw prints beside you -- Good sniffs -- Super dogs -- Barking up the wrong tree -- Dog sports -- How to train your dog -- Festivals and dun -- Pampered pooches -- Best friends -- A helping paw -- The brilliance of dogs -- Glossary.