Books like Dog stories by James Herriot

Taggish the famed canine hero of Jack London’s classic adventure, The Call of the Wild, is uprooted from a comfortable home in California and forced into brutal sled work in the Yukon, where he must confront survival, the call of wilderness, and the pull of his wolf ancestry.

A Dog's Purpose follows a beloved dog through four reincarnated lives, exploring love, family, and the search for meaning in each life.

A devoted dog reflects on life, love, and racing while watching his owner, a race car driver, navigate family trials and professional ambition.

442 pages ; 21 cm990L Lexile

James Herriot begins his veterinary career in 1930s Yorkshire, navigating rural challenges, eccentric farmers, and the lively Farnon brothers while caring for livestock and a mischievous Pekingese.

Step into the English countryside with James Herriot as he shares heartwarming tales of cows, dogs, horses, goats, and orphaned lambs, each illuminated by Lesley Holmes’s charming illustrations.

The story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good--Marley was expelled. And yet his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. A dog like no other, Marley remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

The eighth and final book in James Herriot’s beloved All Creatures Great and Small series, recalling familiar characters like Tricki Woo and introducing new ones including Rosie, Jimmy, and eccentric vet Calum Buchanan.

Jessica Vogelsang, a California veterinarian, reflects on the enduring lessons learned from her beloved dogs, weaving biography and canine anecdotes into a tender memoir of pet medicine and lifelong friendship.

A heartwarming memoir of Dean Koontz’s Golden Retriever, Trixie, packed with anecdotes that celebrate the special bond between man and dog.

A charming collection of ten anecdotes showcasing James Herriot’s love for dogs, illustrated with bright watercolors.