John R. Erickson

It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Guts, glory, danger, and sacrifice are all in a day's work for Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security....

When Little Alfred runs away from home and winds up in the Dark Unchanted Forest being trailed by a bobcat, Hank the Cowdog knows that it's up to him to save his young master....

When Hank the Cowdog sticks his nose where it doesn't belong, he gets more than he bargained for....

Woodrow, Slim’s future father-in-law, is a man of few words. So, when he takes the trouble to warn Slim about an Arctic cold front that is about to descend on the Texas Panhandle, Hank knows the ranch is in for a rough time....

When Deputy Kile calls in a favor and recruits Slim to help him round up some escaped goats that have made their way onto the ranch, a hilarious rodeo ensues....

There's been a brutal murder on the ranch, and it's up to Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, to conduct the investigation....

Awakened by an attack from an invisible enemy, Hank the Cowdog knows that there's only one thing for him to do....

Rufus the Doberman Pinscher has come to the ranch, and he's harassing the girl of Hank's dreams....

As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows that it's his job to clear the ranch of all intruders - and that includes gophers....

There's a burglar on the loose, and he's robbing houses with the help of a supersneaky, super-stinky, secret weapon...

When a funny turn of events brings a parrot to the ranch, Hank is not worried. After all, what harm can one copycat bird do? So he decides to go about his business....

Hank the Cowdog is on the case in his 50th mystery, and it's an extra long, laugh-out-loud adventure....

Hank is in real trouble this time. Loper and Sally May's relatives are coming for Christmas dinner, and Sally May has been working to get the entire ranch in order - including preparing for the Christmas feast....

Talk about a rude awakening! Things go from bad to worse when Hank and Drover wake up in the wee hours of the morning to a full-fledged invasion of the ranch....

When a enemy spy disguised as a chicken sneaks on the ranch, it's going to be a wild day for Hank....

Hank conducts defensive maneuvers against an attacking silver monster bird. But the trouble really begins when Hank is stricken with a terrible case of "Eye-Croserosis"....

Hank the Cowdog wins himself a free ride into town. But when the ticket turns out to be one-way, the trouble begins for the head of ranch security....

It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in the pound....

Things are looking pretty bleak for Hank the Cowdog. First he gets sick on poisoned bacon grease....

Hank the Cowdog could have told Slim that bringing an orphaned raccoon back to the ranch was not the best idea....