Wonder dogs - Ben Holt

Life isn't perfect, but dogs certainly make it better

Meet the incredible dogs in this inspiring collection of true stories, championing the often underestimated role of man's best friend

• Daisy, the tiny Dachshund who put her life on the line to save her humans from a bear.
• Charco, the veteran sniffer dog who has saved countless human lives, and yet still keeps his tail wagging.
• Delta, the dog who died trying to protect her young owner from a volcano - after already having saved his life three times.

It's a truth universally acknowledged that dogs are pretty great. But when it comes to facing peril, these loyal creatures always seem willing to step up to the mark and become true doggy heroes. Whether they're saving humans from dangerous people or situations, helping the sick, fighting crime or just following their animal instincts to do good, the true stories featured in this expanded and updated collection prove that dogs aren't just man's best friend - they're also inspirational, courageous and selfless companions to us all.