Akron Public Library

A proper bulldog raised in a poodle family and a tough poodle raised in a bulldog family meet one day in the park.

One morning Melanie's uncle, Max, is found dead of a heart attack on the kennel floor; after the funeral, her aunt, Peg asks Melanie to find Beau, the kennel's star stud dog that has been missing since the night Max died.

The story of how a group of rough, uncouth cowboys have their lives turned completely upside down when one of them decides to get a dog, who turns out to be a French poodle named Foofy.

Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the dog breed poodles.

"Pierre, a pampered poodle, is lonely, so he sets out to find his friends and bring them home"--Unedited summary from book.

"This title includes narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more for readers to learn how to take care of Poodles and how the breed came to be"--

"Melanie Travis is taking a much-needed break from the dog show circuit for a romantic Valentine's trip with her husband Sam, but when someone at their cozy Berkshires inn has an unexpected date with death, Melanie must slip into something sleuthier for the weekend . . . Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith). They're booked at the White Birch Inn,...

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to poodles"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how to care for a poodle, including tips on feeding, grooming, showing, and health.