Category: Books
Expose on dogs and men
Have you ever wondered why some male was sniffing at a dog's backside? How To Understand Men Through Their Dogs might be just the book for you! Author Wendy Diamond, a gem of a writer, explains just why certain men have certain dogs, and what you can do about it (stay away, for example, from the men who aren't housebroken). Marilena Perilli has provided illustrations of men and dogs; we don't quite know why, but the dogs invariably look more loyal. A companion book by Wendy Diamond should make just the stocking stuffer for your male companion; How To Understand Women Through Their Cats.
Doggie Halloween book
One of our friends is planning to dress his dog up as Michael Vick for Halloween. Then too, we know somebody with a poodle who is going to disguise it as a Bichon Frise. That's not to mention that we know some nasty women out there who wouldn't have to dress up at all for people to recognize them as another word for a female dog, if you take our meaning. But here is Archie Klondike with his book Dog Trick or Cat Treat, showing animal companions dressed to their nine lives for October 31. We admit we could have done with a few less cats in the book --- and we're not sure why in the title the word trick got assigned to dogs. Still, this volume is like candy for any animal lover this Halloween. Reading it, you're guaranteed not to say "Booooo!"
French bullldog photo book by Montrose
We can't get enough of Sharon Montrose's up close and personal style. Maybe that's why we'll be adding this new book (the photographer's eighth) to our collection. The gifted artist has already focused her camera on Labs, Dachshunds and Chihuahuas, now she turns her lens to the lovable French bulldog. Titled: French Bulldogs; Lightweight Littermates the photo book is packed with super-sweet shots. Thanks to their tea-saucer eyes and expressive faces, these little fur balls of love make perfect subjects. Montrose focuses on their diminutive size and their joie de vivre--ensuring this book will steal your heart and may inspire another four-legged household member.
Guide to pampering your dog
Sarah Whitehead has written a swell manual on how to turn your home or apartment into a puppy spa. Pamper Your Pooch: Grooming Techniques, Spa Cuisine, Plus Fitness and Style Ideas for the Chic Canine provides all the how-to's necessary to spoil your pet in positive ways. We think she's on to something. Treating our dogs well not only improves his or her canine health, it helps us relax and unwind after an otherwise hectic day. The grooming guide offers step-by-step instruction and the recipes are uncomplicated. There are also fun style tips included for the fashion crowd.
Scrapbook for your dog
Remember the first time your baby learned to speak? How about when she mastered potty training? Bowwowmeow has a terrific place to jot down all these milestones in your dog's life, the My Dog Scrapbook. The book is packed with pages for your special photos and memories. The next time you are invited to a scrapbook party (and you'll get that invitation--there are more than 5 million scrapbookers out there), grab this project and get to work. The spacious pages (8" x 8") allow for your creativity to run amok. To get you started the kit includes colorful papers, dog stickers a glue stick, a set of markers and more. And don't worry, your keepsakes are safe--all the materials are acid free. We plan on gifting this to all our pals with new puppies or adopted dogs.
Dog book for frustrated singles
We've always known that dogs are our best friends. Now there's a new book highlighting the reasons why furry companions are far superior to romantic partners. Dump Him Marry the Dog!: Why a Dog is a Better Match than a Man by Vivian Heath takes a lighthearted look at out most intimate canine and human relationships. In Heath's opinion, dogs are the clear winners: For example, dogs won't steal the blankets or the remote and they offer a ubiquitous supply of kisses. We love the accompanying color photos and will be sure to give this book the next time we try to console a lovesick friend. It's just the thing to put a smile on an otherwise distraught face.
Doggie coffee table book
Every day is a party when you've got a wonderful canine friend. But sometimes, we feel the need to celebrate our fur babies in an extra special way. That's why we're picking up Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's new book Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animal. Kimberly is a dog lover and a party pro and shares her delightful ideas for putting together events that will be the talk of the town. The book is loaded with terrific party pics. So, even if you can't motivate yourself to plan a swell affair, take it from us, you'll get a giggle from this book.
Manners book for dogs
Charlotte Reed is the lovely, animal-loving cosmopolite and high society expert known as Miss Fido Manners. The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette is a must read for all K-9 enthusiasts, whether they have that invite to din-din at Buckingham Palace yet or not. If you don't read this book and follow its advice, then don't come crying to us when her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II looks down her nose at you after your animal companion does something unseemly to one of her Corgis. As David Frei, co-host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has said: "There are no bad dogs, only bad owners."
