In this book, young readers will become familiar with the history of the domestication of certain species of animals, learn about the customs and traditions of different nations associated with the cult of “our little brothers,” and also read with interest about the character, behavior, habits and extraordinary abilities of modern inhabitants of the farmstead . The author introduces readers to the new discoveries of scientists, on the basis of which modern methods of “designing” highly productive animals have been developed. For a wide range of readers. A chapter from the book dedicated to dogs.