Brave Dog Named Sherlock

The book "Sherlock: The True Story of the Dog Featured on the Cover of Clare Balding's HEROIC ANIMALS" is about a brave cocker spaniel named Sherlock who works with the Fire Investigation Dog unit in London. He is the most talented investigative dog the Fire Brigade has ever produced, capable of identifying subtle traces and scents even after thousand-degree blazes. Paul and Sherlock fearlessly plunge into the most dramatic fire scenes in London, helping to keep the capital safe around the clock.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Cornerstone

The incredible true story of Sherlock, the brave dog with a nose for saving lives.

Firefighter Paul Osborne works with the Fire Investigation Dog unit, where he handles Sherlock - an excitable, bright-eyed cocker spaniel. What makes Sherlock different? He's the most talented investigative dog the Fire Brigade has ever produced, capable of identifying extraordinarily subtle traces and scents even after thousand-degree blazes - even when he has to wear special protective boots due to the dangerous environments.

Today, Paul and Sherlock fearlessly plunge into the most dramatic fire scenes in London, helping to keep the capital safe around the clock. With remarkable insight into the life of London's most heroic working dog, this inspiring account of the London Fire Brigade's four-legged heroes will delight and amaze.

Foreword by Dany Cotton, Commissioner for The London Fire Brigade.

Winners of the Mirror and RSPCA Animal Hero Awards 2017.

Written in collaboration with and with full support from the London Fire Brigade.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787460836