when I added this manga to my list, I was shocked to see how few other members had read this title. now, on the surface, this looks like just a dog-lovers' story, but it's way more than that. I don't own a dog, but this is, by far, the best manga I have ever read! the only other book series like this is "all creatures great and small", a very fine story by an English vet about his experiences with animals in War-time England. what makes a good story a great story, manga or otherwise, is when an author persuades you to love a characterwhole-heartedly, and when you feel a range of emotions: joy, anger, sadness; all of it. this is that story.
another big plus here is the incredible drawing-skill. I mean, it's one thing for the manga-ka to draw moe and/or human figures, but this lady draws dogs like I've never seen.
well, guess I got carried away, but I meant what I said. give it a try.