"Most of these stories originally appeared in the following books: All creatures great and small c1972 James Herriot, All things bright and beautiful c1973, 1974 James Herriot, All things wise and wonderful c1976, 1977 James Herriot, The Lord God made them all c1981 James Herriot."

In this heartwarming collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. Fifty memorable tales move us to both laughter and tears, and Herriot's personal introduction and notes make this tribute by a master storyteller to man's best friend a book to read, reread, and be treasured for years to come.