Bandit and Spencer are littermates who grow up in different families. On their first birthday, one is a friendly, open, and easy-to-handle dog, while the other is a problem case. How did this happen? What went well, and what didn't? Nothing will make the dog owner more aware of the significance and intensity of the first year of life than this direct comparison. The authors succeed in clearly and vividly illustrating the developmental steps from puppy to adult dog in all their complexity. What needs does a small dog have? What does he learn - what should he learn? An exciting and moving book, a plea for life.