5/22/2023 0 Comments Faithful ruslan by georgi vladimov![]() ![]() They are a natural species that lives close to humans, finds its own food, and mates perfectly well without human control,” they say.įaithful Ruslan by Georgi Vladimov (Translated by Michael Glenny)Ī very different kind of book about dogs. ![]() “The village dog is the animal that evolved on its own, with no reproductive control by humans, and is adapted to the niche in which it makes its living…. The authors are champions of free-ranging “village dogs,” “street dogs” or “dump dogs” who make up most of the world’s dog population. But from this short book I did learn an awful lot about canid behavior, biology, and adaptation to environment. I will confess that I don’t have much regard for dogs, except for working dogs such as sheepdogs (they, after all, have a job). What Is a Dog? By Raymond Coppinger and Lorna Coppinger I prefer books that are conversational, closely observed, and wear their learning lightly I dislike academic jargon, polemics, and preachiness. Only one of them was published this year, and, apart from two dog books and two books which discussed Capt. In time for Christmas season book shopping, I present you with the books I most enjoyed this year. ![]()
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