Meet Teddy, a dog who hasn't understood the assignment. 

Instead of digging holes and fetching sticks, he prefers the trappings of humanity – a species he's convinced, against all biological evidence, includes himself.

But when his doting owner Maggie mysteriously vanishes, and Teddy is left in the care of the menacing man he suspects is behind her disappearance, his perfectly curated existence descends into a nightmare.

Determined to bring Maggie home, Teddy starts investigating, only to unearth a series of questions about his own identity: Why does rain terrify him? What’s with his insatiable need to be called a "good boy"? And does he really like puppacinos, or has he just been conditioned to think he does?

Told through the eyes of an adorably unreliable narrator, Unnatural Selection examines our modern obsession with treating pets like people with heart, humor and wickedly clever insight.

If you enjoyed A Dog's Purpose or The Art of Racing in the Rain, you'll love this endearing tale of a dog's journey to find his place in the world, and the pecking order.