Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? by Lily Snowden-Fine A humorous children’s book featuring delightful illustrations that answer questions about what makes dogs so unique. Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? is the first in a new series of natural history books for children that answer curious questions about their favorite pets. This book highlights the qualities of different types of dogs, from herding and hunting dogs to show and media mutts, answering such questions as, “Why do dogs play dead?,” “How do you speak dog?,” and “Why do dogs dig?” The book also profiles famous dogs from history and popular culture, including the dog-headed Egyptian god Anubis and internet sensation Boo, the cutest dog in the world according to Google.