The Best Dog in the World: Vintage Portraits of Children and Their Dogs [Hardcover]

Donna Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007

The abiding trust, loyalty, and love between children and their dogs shine from the pages of this unique collection of antique and vintage photographs. Taken between 1875 and 1925, the charming mix of posed portraits and informal snapshots offers a poignant glimpse at childhood from a bygone era, while capturing the special character of these devoted canine companions. Whether hound or herding dog, terrier or toy breed, pampered purebred or motley mutt, these pages reveal the timeless truth that every little girl and boy'¬?s dog was the best dog in the world. Reviews"It may be the perfect gift for a Mom that loves dogs."-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel"Nothing short of endearing. I guarantee there'¬?ll be plenty of oohs and ahs with each turn of the page."-San Jose Mercury News

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From the Publisher

* An endearing collection of 120 antique and vintage photographs of children and their devoted dogs, taken between 1875 and 1925.
* Describes when specific breeds arrived in North America, how they became popular, and what they did to steal our hearts.
* Includes both professionally photographed studio portraits and candid snapshots of dogs posed with their proud, pint-sized owners.
* A must-have for dog lovers, collectors of Victoriana, and enthusiasts of historical photography.

About the Author

DONNA LONG is the mother of two, a dedicated dog lover, and an American history buff. She lives in Oakland, California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580088406
• ISBN-13: 978-1580088404
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #618,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Children

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Dog Photographs Ever!!, March 9, 2007

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This review is from: The Best Dog in the World: Vintage Portraits of Children and Their Dogs (Hardcover)

I picked up this book because of the irresistable cover photo of a little girl with her dog. It turns out practically every photo in the book is just as good. I'm not kidding, if you love dogs, you have to get this book. All the photos are of children from the turn of the century with their dogs. And it includes descriptions of the different breeds at that time and some historical information about the children. There are pit bulls, great danes, pugs, jack russells, retreivers and mutts, all with their child owners next to them. This really is an amazing collection and I can't imagine any dog lover not wanting a copy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, March 18, 2007

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Maggie (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best Dog in the World: Vintage Portraits of Children and Their Dogs (Hardcover)

I got this book on the recommendation of a friend who also loves dogs and was not disappointed. The pictures are amazing! I also learned a few things about the backround of some breeds I wasn't aware of and other tidbits like how to tell boys and girls apart in those vintage photos when they are all wearing "dresses". This book will stay permanently on my coffee table for visitors to see. I highly recommend it to anyone with a love of dogs, kids and history.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of a kind book, April 30, 2007

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Aimee E. Green "Miss Aimee" (Bay Area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best Dog in the World: Vintage Portraits of Children and Their Dogs (Hardcover)

Ms. Long's daughter is in my class and so I got the oppurtunity to look at the book at length. The photographs are smile-inducing and original. Who can resist photographs of children with their dogs? But before you think its all about cute overload, let me say that the most interesting aspect of the book is actually the well researched text. It goes into the delination of breeds and their uses without being overly verbose or scientific. A lot of the photographs have inscriptions on the back and those long forgotten letters are included. This is the true selling point of the book because it give you insight into the lives of these people and the their lives with their loved ones (both human and animal). A worthy buy for not only dog lovers but lovers of social history.