Book ~ "bowWOW!: Curiously Compelling Facts, True Tales, and Trivia Even Your Dog Won't Know" (2007) Gina Spadafori and Marty Becker

From Amazon.com ~Are You Crazy About Dogs? Whether you've just brought home your first puppy or you've known for years that your beloved dog rules the roost (and the bed!), you will delight in this quirky must-read canine compendium. Filled with charming illustrations and little-known facts beyond just breeds and behaviors, you and yours will be the smartest at the dog park when you discover ... Who is the longest running dog on Broadway (and other puparazzi trivia)? Why do dogs have cold noses? Who were the most popular presidential puppies? What's the best way to train a dog? What's the best sport for your dog? How can you get your dog to stop digging? Why does your dog pump his leg when you scratch him?

Fun fast read for dog lovers.

Book ~ "meowWOW!: Curiously Compelling Facts, True Tales, and Trivia Even Your Cat Won't Know" (2007) Marty Becker

From Amazon ~ Are you crazy about cats? Prove it! With this illustrated quirky compendium of all things cats, you will delight in the most obscure factoids about the history, the biology, and the quizzical nature of our feline friends that will test your knowledge and fill you with wisdom.

Whether you're a cat lover, a trivia buff or searching for information before you adopt your first kitten or adult cat, everything you always wanted to know (and everything you didn't think of asking) is revealed! Who's the smartest cat on record (besides yours!)? Why do cats chatter? What are the most popular cat names? When can a kitten use a litter box? Why does your cat lick you? Why do cats eat grass? Is catnip a good treat?

Jam-packed with tips from two of America 's most well-known feline experts—Marty Becker, D.V.M., and syndicated pet-care columnist Gina Spadafori—the cat really is out the bag thanks to this charming gift book.

Fun and informative book that explains a lot about our boys.

Now I know why Morgan likes to lick my head ... but why does he have to do it at 6:30am??!!