Book excerpt: If you've ever wondered why some people treat their dogs like they were their children, you may find the answer in Why Dogs Are Better Than Kids, a tongue-in-cheek look at the pros and cons of having dogs instead of kids.Full-color cartoons portray the best-and most annoying-attributes of both dogs and kids, playing up the most defining qualities of both. Why Dogs Are Better Than Kids is a humorous and heartwarming look at the best and worst of both species: Why Dogs Are Better Than Kids o Dogs are housebroken by the time they're 12 weeks old. o The cute phase of a dog lasts its whole life.Why Kids Are Better Than Dogs o Kids are easier to bathe.o Kids can tell you when they're about to throw up in the car Why Dogs Are Better Than Kids also explores the traits dogs and kids have in common. For instance¿ o Both suffer from selective deafness. o Both like to hang out of car windows.