Top dog : Thelwell's complete canine compendium

An hilarious canine compendium, essential for new and experienced dog owners alike.

As all dog owners know, man's best friend is a complex bundle of appetites, instincts, and winsome wiles.

Few first-time owners will realize, however, just what a responsibility they are taking on.

So Norman Thelwell kindly provided them with this invaluable handbook full of advice on choosing, training, feeding, exercising, and caring for our four-legged friends.

It also emphasizes the importance of protecting one's own interests - not to mention those of one's neighbours - for an ill-trained hound will soon develop a healthy disrespect for law and order.

Here is a superb cartoon collection designed to give every dog owner a new leash of life in the canine world.

From the business of choosing a puppy and the troubles of training to the foibles of different breeds, TOP DOG is an indispensable companion for all fans of man's best friend.