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

by Donna Long (Author)
Key Phrases: New York, United States, Training Dogs

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Product Description
Move over Timmy and Lassie! Packed with gorgeous sepia-toned photographs, THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD is a timeless tribute to loyal canine companions and the kids who adore them. Historian and dog lover Donna Long's insightful text provides a window into the lives of children during this golden age, while her notes about their patient pups shed light on the rising popularity of familiar breeds (as well as good old-fashioned mutts). From precious pugs to regal retrievers, this rare collection of portraits is a sweet, poignant, and captivating testament to the abiding love between children and their dogs.

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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580088406
• ISBN-13: 978-1580088404
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #225,215 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Q. (Northern California) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Maggie (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 11, 2007

By	Kim K. Strating "KKS" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a great little book. I loved the photography and the history. Wonderful book for dog lovers and history lovers.