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Book 1 by Dav Pilkey • Published 2016
After a police officer and his dog are injured on the job, a strange surgery creates one new hero: Dog Man. He’s part dog, part human, and all enthusiasm, but he’ll need every bit of it to stop Petey the Cat’s latest...
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Ends with Big Jim Believes
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Book 1:Dog Man
Dav Pilkey • 2016 • 1 recommendation
After a police officer and his dog are injured on the job, a strange surgery creates one new hero: Dog Man. He’s part dog, part human, and all enthusiasm, but he’ll need every bit of it to stop Petey the Cat’s latest...
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Book 2:Dog Man Unleashed
Dav Pilkey • 2016
Dog Man is trying to be the best cop he can be, but trouble keeps finding him. With Petey the Cat back at it and new chaos unleashed, Dog Man has to balance hero work with his own doggy instincts.
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Book 3:A Tale of Two Kitties
Dav Pilkey • 2017
Petey the Cat makes a clone, and it changes everything. Dog Man finds himself protecting a sweet new kid in the middle of villain plots, robot action, and hard choices about what family is supposed to look like.
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Book 4:Dog Man and Cat Kid
Dav Pilkey • 2017
Dog Man’s world gets bigger when a new hero called Cat Kid shows up, and the Supa Buddies start to take shape. Between new villains and old grudges, Dog Man and friends have to learn how to work together to save the day.
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Book 5:Lord of the Fleas
Dav Pilkey • 2018
A new bunch of baddies bust up the town, and Dog Man isn’t fighting alone this time. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, he has to team up with an unlikely ally, Petey the Cat, to stop the chaos.
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Book 6:Brawl of the Wild
Dav Pilkey • 2018
Dog Man is sent to the pound for a crime he didn’t commit. While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people, and wonders where he truly belongs.
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Book 7:For Whom the Ball Rolls
Dav Pilkey • 2019
Can good deeds outdo evildoers? Dog Man and the Supa Buddies face a new threat as bad habits, fears, and bigger villains start piling up. Meanwhile, Petey tries to build a new life, and his past keeps tugging him back.
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Book 8:Fetch-22
Dav Pilkey • 2019
The Supa Buddies are tested when new trouble hits the city and the team gets pulled in different directions. Dog Man has to stay focused, protect his friends, and keep doing good, even when the situation feels impossi...
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Book 9:Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey • 2020
A fresh wave of villains and messy mysteries puts Dog Man and his friends under pressure. As the city gets grimey and plans go sideways, the Supa Buddies have to rely on teamwork, patience, and a little luck to set th...
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Book 10:Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey • 2021
Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his past, and Grampa is up to no good. With new villains spilling into town, everything feels dark, but hope isn’t lost. Can love and friendship help the Supa Buddies save...
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Book 11:Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey • 2023
Piggy is back, and he’s got a diabolical plan to ruin Dog Man’s day. As new villains loom and sabotage threatens the Supa Buddies, Dog Man and friends have to stick together and fight smarter than ever.
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Book 12:The Scarlet Shedder
Dav Pilkey • 2024
Dog Man gets sprayed by a skunk, and the tomato juice cure leaves him scarlet red. Shunned by the city he protects, he’s exiled at the worst possible time, because a new villain is unleashing an army of A.I. robots.
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Book 13:Big Jim Begins
Dav Pilkey • 2024
Before he was Big Jim, he was just a kid trying to survive and do the right thing. This Dog Man adventure digs into Big Jim’s origins, then throws him and the Supa Buddies into a new round of chaos, jokes, and hero work.
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Book 14:Big Jim Believes
Dav Pilkey • 2025
Big Jim steps into the spotlight in an epic adventure that tests his optimism and courage. As trouble hits the city, Dog Man and the Supa Buddies look to Big Jim for help, even when believing feels hard.
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What is the best order to read the Dog Man series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Dog Man.
How many books are in the Dog Man series?
There are 14 books currently listed in the Dog Man series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Dog Man series?
New readers should start with Dog Man, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Dog Man series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 2016 to 2025.