White Ruff

White Ruff is a collie owned by a young man, Chet. He lives with Chet and his father in the hills of Idaho.

But someone has a money making scheme planned for this dog: after White Ruff disappears, Chet and his father search for him until they hear that the dog has become a victim of a fiery, fatal wreck.

But White Ruff is not dead, but many miles away, heading west, trying to find his home and family...

One of my very favorite books as a kid

“They're holding White Ruff for ransom,” Chet's father said. “They want a thousand dollars.”

Meanwhile the big collie awoke. Noise drummed against his ears, the roar of a motor and the rumble of rolling wheels. Suddenly there was a screeching sound! The box containing Ruff went flying through the air, crashed and rolled over and over. Ruff jumped clear of the blazing gasoline. He was free!