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Paulsen's animal-loving fans will read these nine essays (each about a favorite dog of his) with the same heartfelt enthusiasm that they were written with. 'Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers' told about the author's sled dogs; this book is about the other dogs in his life, dogs that deeply affected him with their intelligence, loyalty, or sense of humor, and who befriended, protected, and even taught him.