Why I Cal Her Fiend, is based on the real life of Raven, a working line German Shepherd. Raven is a high- drive dog. She has always required much physical and mental exercise. She is loyal and obedient, always concerned and looking to protect her owner. Raven is well trained and knows the rules, but her own natural instincts often interfere with her ability to follow the daily routines. Why I Call Her Friend is a book for all ages. It tells about the heartwarming relationship between dog and owner. Raven has been capable of learning, not only, the common commands but more uniquely, she has learned how to identify colors and a high level of receptive language skills. She has developed her own system for alerting her owner of medical emergencies. Why I Call Her Friend is a book fi lled with colored pictures and a true story of the hearts of a woman and her dog, her friend.