Book excerpt: A rambunctious Maltipoo puppy called Leo Pomp is adopted by a wealthy, British family with a bunny and he develops an affinity for gardening. He soon learns that his family had a previous dog named Hero, who was highly acclaimed for his physical strength and unmatched performance at competitions. This causes Leo to question his significance. He eventually befriends the most influential dogs, Sphinx and Dazzling, and discovers a dangerous secret about Sphinx’s brother, Rage. Together with his friends, a determined Leo tries to make his owners proud, and in the process, he rises up against bullying and overcomes the challenges of being a small dog. He eventually becomes the great dog that he was meant to be.