Most dogs are workers at heart, but we don't always get to see them do what they do best. Experiencing what it is like to handle various dogs engaged in their traditional tasks, Mike Loades mushes Huskies in Alaska, shares the saddle of his camel with a Saluki in the Jordanian desert, and herds cattle with a Corgi in Wales. Illustrated with 250 photos, Loades's guide to canine history is a personal and heartfelt tribute to the enduring partnership between humans and dogs.