August 26th is International Dog Day and we have a paw-fect selection of books featuring our canine friends. Marked since 2004, International Dog Day is a great opportunity to highlight man's best friend, irrespective of their shape, size or breed. It is a day that also encourages you to adopt as well as celebrate their canine companions.

From dog friendly relationship novels - Relationship tales and dogs, what more could you want! - to cosy crime or non-fiction where dogs are a much-loved member of the cast. From rescue dogs to pampered family pooches, in this collection you’ll find waggy tales galore and one or two titles that may well make your heart ache too.

So bow-rowse the books below for a selection of fiction and non-fiction recommendations. If you're wanting book recommendations that feature more of our furry, feathery and scaly friends, take a look at our Purrfectly Pawsome Pets collection.