Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Dog Lover's Companion

Uncle John's Facts and Trivia

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

This fascinating collection is sure to bowl over fans of the king of pets, the humble and charming dog. Uncle John helps readers decode their dog’s behavior; reveals backstage secrets from the famed Westminster Dog Show; profiles famous folk and their canine companions, as well as daring dog heroes and cartoon-pooch favorites; lists record-breaking mutts from largest and fastest to smartest and oldest; explains how to train a puppy for a career in TV; and even gives the scoop on poop!

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2007

About the author

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Reviews

[Melki]

While I realize the idea behind these books is you can't write anything longer than it takes your average person to read during an average crap, I got awfully tired of having to turn to the back of the book to read more about Balto and other good boys. On the plus side, there was some interesting info here about the origins of the dog food industry, and about the creation of Scooby Doo. (And, yes - Scrappy Doo was indeed voted the most annoying cartoon character of all time. Take THAT, Great Gazoo!)

There was also a fascinating bit about Nipper, the RCA dog, which I'll share here. (Feel free to save the tale for the next time you need to use the facilities.)

Nipper, a fox terrier, was born in England in 1884 and got his name because he liked to bite visitors on their legs. His original owner was Mark Barroud, brother of English painter Francis Barroud. When Mark died, Francis inherited the dog. According to legend, when a recording of Mark's voice was played at his funeral, Nipper recognized it, and stood on Mark's coffin, looking into the horn of the phonograph. Francis Barroud later painted the scene in a work titled His Master's Voice.



Around 1900, the Victor Talking Machine Company started using the painting as its logo.

And, now you know.

[Phillip Fuller]

The Bathroom Readers Institute has done it again with a book that is both factual and entertaining with a great love for our canine friends. This book had many interesting stories about how dogs have served in war, detected diseases, and saved their human friends from certain death. The book had many facts about the breeds that are of great interest to dog owners. I liked the rules of dog parks, dog cosmonauts, and the story of how the husky Balto got a serum to Nome, Alaska. This is a treasure trove for friends of our dog friends.

[Bob Cantrell]

If you are a dog lover this a book for you to read. Now you may know some of the information found here, but if you are like me there will be new information and reading familiar items just helps you get acquainted again with them. This book is a fast paced read or it is just so earned interesting I don't know for sure. But it wasn't time wasted.

[Kattie]

Interesting variety of short stories ranging in topics which are all dog related. Cute collection.

[Kwirebaugh]

As a dog lover, this is a very good book. Lots of little facts and trivia!!

[William V]

This compilation offers a delightfully eclectic mix of dog-related facts, anecdotes, and trivia, perfectly suited for quick, entertaining reads throughout the day. Its charmingly fragmented format ensures there's always something new and interesting to discover, making it an ideal companion for any dog enthusiast looking for lighthearted engagement. However, while consistently amusing, the brevity of its entries means it provides breadth over depth, rarely delving into extensive detail or offering a cohesive narrative on any particular subject. Despite its casual approach, it's a wonderfully diverting and fun little book that celebrates the joys of canine companionship in bite-sized doses.