A Pedigree to Die For: A Melanie Travis Mystery, Laurien Berenson, 298 pages
Melanie is a single mother and teacher.  She is recruited by her Aunt Peg to find a missing poodle.  The poodle is a prized show dog and went missing at the same time that Melanie's Uncle Max was found dead.  Melanie is introduced to the world of show dogs as she hunts down the missing poodle and discovers what really happened to her Uncle Max.  In the process Melanie also learns a bit about her own family history.  This was a easy, enjoyable cozy mystery.