The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson

Hank has been accused of murder! In a fit of despair, Hank resigns his position as Head of Ranch Security and decides to join the outlaw coyotes. There he's known as Hunk (that's Hank in coyote language). Hank meets Missy Coyote, sister to Scraunch -- the meanest, roughest, toughest, most notorious coyote in the whole country. If Scraunch found Hank with his sister... Well, look out for trouble.

Stichley's Rating:
Hank the Cowdog is actually a series of books.  They are funny and candy books.  They are easy reads that you can get through in a hurry if your an adult, but as a kid they are a good read.  Hank will remind you of any happy go lucky mutt you know as you read the books.  He likes rolling in things that smell, and barking at things, and doing all things a dog loves... only it is funnier in these books than real life.