{"product_id":"book-the-invention-of-the-dog","title":"Book The Invention of the Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know that Dachshunds were once fierce hunters of wild boar? Why the Havanese holds the title of Cuba’s national dog? Or why the Papillon is named after the French word for ‘butterfly’? In The Invention of the Dog, Tamsin Pickeral uncovers these surprising stories and more, exploring how humans have shaped over 70 breeds to hunt, guard, herd, retrieve and, of course, to be loyal companions. With over 200 breeds recognized by Kennel Clubs around the world, one question remains: where did they all come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"circle small\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pickeral, TamsinFormat: Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 03\/09\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 222x168mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Hackney Draper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57616914710903,"sku":"9780500029275","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2175\/2801\/files\/Hackney_Draper_3.11.2624099.jpg?v=1793888735","url":"https:\/\/www.thehackneydraper.co.uk\/products\/book-the-invention-of-the-dog","provider":"The Hackney Draper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}