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A Common Reader

"...one of the most charming anecdotes in the annals of war. Caroline Tiger supplements her engaging account with discussions of such topics as the history of dogs in war and Washington's lifelong adherence to the Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior."

AnimalRadio.com

"History classes were never this interesting.... What might have been just an obscure footnote in history becomes a vibrant story, alive with detail of the times and the people. A must read."

Patriot Resource

"...Ms. Tiger takes a fitting, almost tongue-in-cheek tone at times as she weaves hunting exploits and dog breeding into the tapestry of Washington's famous life. Her light-hearted approach does not belittle the subject matter which were serious personal pursuits to gentlemen, both English and American. The book gives the reader a glimpse of a portion of Washington's life that is all but omitted from his biographies because of its more 'trivial' nature. However, these aspects are actually by no means trivial, but ratherdemonstrate the deep-seated principles that guided Washington's military and political decisions.

       General Howe's Dog is a delightful and even insightful, summertime diversion for those even remotedly interested in either early AmericanHistory or in the origins of American dog breeding. Caroline Tiger's fluid writing style makes for an enjoyable read....."

New York Daily News

"It's a nice little book, one for history buffs and dog lovers alike."

Praise from Other Writers

"This jewel of a book brings to light a little-known episode of the American Revolution, revealing how a lost dog restored to warring enemies, if only for a moment, the elegant decency of their common humanity. It is a lovely and illuminating read."

—Alan Axelrod, author of Lincoln's Last Night and What Every American Should Know about American History

"Caroline Tiger has shed some additional light on the American Revolutionary War with an engaging history of two opposing generals, two men of honor, and the dogs that were companions to them both. It's well worth reading."

—Stanley Coren, author of The Pawprints of History and How Dogs Think

"For dog lovers and history buffs alike, General Howe's Dog offers a fascinating peek into the role that dogs played in society around the time of the Revolutionary War and the specific role of one dog, who, the author speculates, might have even changed history."

—Janine Adams, author of How To Say It to Your Dog