After cats, it's dogs! Why do they eat poop!? Why do they sniff butts!? 'Dog Language Dictionary' released, featuring 4-panel comics explaining the reasons behind mysterious behaviors, true feelings, and breed-specific traits!

Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; Tatsuya Nanjo, President), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released 'Understand Easily with 4-Panel Comics! Dog Language Dictionary' on March 5, 2026. Following the massive success and multiple reprints of the 2024 release 'Understand Easily with 4-Panel Comics! Cat Language Dictionary,' the long-awaited second installment in the series has arrived due to popular demand for a dog-focused version. Dogs have lived alongside humans and been cherished for ages. While we cannot speak directly with them, we can understand their true intentions and feelings through their 'barks,' 'expressions,' 'gestures,' and 'behaviors.' This book provides extensive explanations of dog intentions (dog language) through 4-panel comics. It also introduces various dog breeds, highlighting their characteristics and surprising personality traits that may differ from their public image. The book is supervised by Tadaaki Imaizumi, a mammalogist known for his numerous books on animals. Reading this book will help you better understand 'dog language and feelings,' and perhaps even help you become more liked by the dogs you love. ■ Understand dog intentions through 4-panel comics by popular manga artists! When do they howl? What does it mean when they stare at you? Why do they get surprised when they pass gas? What is the surprising personality of a Shiba Inu? The book covers 'dog intentions' across four themes: 'Barks,' 'Expressions & Gestures,' 'Mysterious Behaviors,' and 'Breed-Specific Traits.' The book is fun to read, featuring 4-panel comics by popular dog-loving manga artists Yoshimofuro, Yuko Toritori, Maya Sakaguchi, and Kikka.