101 Dogs Book !new! Jun 2026

In the Disney film, the mother dog is named Perdita. In Smith’s "101 dogs book," the mother is Missis. Perdita is actually a stray Dalmatian that the Dearlys take in to help nurse the puppies because Missis doesn't have enough milk for all fifteen. Perdita has a tragic backstory involving a lost love and a stolen litter of her own, adding a layer of melancholy and depth to the canine supporting cast.

Give your child sticky notes. Ask them to mark their top 5 favorite breeds from the . Then, research those five breeds together. Look up shedding level, energy level, and lifespan. This teaches that owning a dog isn't about looks—it’s about lifestyle fit. 101 dogs book