James Herriot

'James Herriot provokes a chuckle, or a lump in your throat in every chapter' Daily MirrorAs a little boy, climbing through the lochs and mountains of Argyll with his Irish Setter Don, all James Herriot wanted to be was a 'dog doctor' so he could care for man's best friend. In this collection of stories, the country vet tells us about some of the dogs who, over the years, won a special place in his heart.We're introduced to Tricki Woo, the little Pekinese suffering from 'flop-bott', Clancy, the menacing Irish Wolfhound who nobody would go near, and Brandy, the Labrador who can't keep out of dustbins. They're joined by lovable dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes in this celebration of the limitless affection and loyalty of our closest companions.Drawing together classic tales from his most popular books, James Herriot's Dog Stories is filled with magical storytelling from the treasured author of All Creatures Great and Small. Told with his usual wit and human compassion this is the perfect book for dog-lovers everywhere.