<p>Father and puppy dachshunds (<i>Canis lupus familiaris</i>)</p> <p><i>Love You, Dad: A Book of Thanks</i>, a book of heartwarming photos and facts of animal dads, gives fathers a pat on the back and a thank you for all they do for their children. It's a great way to remind us of the universal power of a father's love. <a href="http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/books/animals-and-nature/animals-and-wildlife/love-you%2C-dad" target="_blank">Purchase the official companion book in our store.</a></p>

Father and Puppy Dachshunds

Father and puppy dachshunds (Canis lupus familiaris)

Love You, Dad: A Book of Thanks, a book of heartwarming photos and facts of animal dads, gives fathers a pat on the back and a thank you for all they do for their children. It's a great way to remind us of the universal power of a father's love. Purchase the official companion book in our store.

Photograph by Liliya Kulianionak/Shutterstock

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