Outside of a dog, a woman's best friend is a book; inside of a dog, it's very dark.
SPEAKING OF BOOKS, HERE ARE SOME OF
No, this is NOT a recipe book, but one filled with delightful doggie vignettes & musings, written by Karen and illustrated by various artists. You can order it here; I guarantee you'll enjoy it!
Hundreds of black & white dog photos - nothing else.
Given to me by Nancy Kaye
Given to me by Peggy Welch, Sue Dugan & Mary Plovanich
Given to me by Dennis Duklas
Given to me by Marilyn & Ken Oliak for the Howlidays 1996
(of Bonnie the Scottie fame, who also have two Airedales, Duchess & Lady Jane)
Given to me by Cornelia, Keith, Buttons, Nouget & Chester Tegart
Given to me by AmyMarie Fornelli
The illustrator of Gnomes writes about Dutch dogs
Given to me by Jeanne & Ken Abrahamson for the Howlidays 1995
(who are ca*t people, but good friends just the same)
Given to me by the Oliak Pack for the Howlidays 1998
"Accompanies the major BBC TV series"
Given to me by Marilyn & Ken Oliak for Scottie-sitting, May 1998
Doggie quotes and several drawings and photos of Airedales and Scotties -
Given to us by Tim, Lois & Mac (@RB) Fulton
Given to me by Peggy Welch, JoAnne Relich, Sue Dugan & Mary Plovanich
Given to me by Ron Story
Given to me by Nancy Kaye
This is a reprint of a 1920's book;
Given to me by Lesley Mattuchio
Given to me by Marilyn & Ken Oliak for the Howlidays 1995
There's an Airedale on the cover!
Given to us by The Oliak Pack for the Howlidays 1997
This is the sequel to Dogs and Their Women, and contains photos and an essay by Alexandra Day, author of the wonderful Carl the Rottweiler series mentioned below
Given to me by Marilyn & Ken Oliak for Scottie-sitting, January 1999
There's an Airedale on the cover!
Given to me by Bonnie Oliak for Scottie-sitting her during 1997
There's an Airedale on the cover!
Given to me by Bill Molyneux & Sue Forrester upon Misha's crossing the Rainbow Bridge, 14 September 2001
These books can be ordered directly from
Collector Books
Found at Best Buy in the Bargain Holiday CD Rack, the Howlidays 1997 -
You can hear samples of this CD at ADTLOVERSHOME HOWLIDAY CARD EXCHANGE - 2002
My thanks to Doug, Steph, & Conner of CANINE LIST
Given to me by Briggsie (@RB) & Hershey (@RB) Fernandez for my birthday, 1998.
This CD and book were given to me by Ron Story
Even though the main character is a c*t, Jan Brett's dog drawings are marvelous!
The most wonderful book about loving a dog I've read
It's an Airedale, of course!
It's an Airedale, of course!
An excellent book to read while listening to the song
Featuring a Sealyham, which I've heard is his own dog
Mr. B is an Airedale!
Carl the Rottweiler series, by Alexandra Day:
Also available in a pop-up version as
(A parody of this book is
Signed by the Author, But Not by the Dogs
Given to me by Sandy Armstrong
The only LINK needed on this page: DOG LOVERS BOOKSHOP, located, unfortunately for me, in New York City. But their Site is great for perusing.
dogs have joined Misha (@RB), April, Cari & Rico on the couch since 16 AUGUST 1996. We hope you all were comfy!!
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MY FAVORITE CANID-RELATED ONES:
Animal Blessings: Prayers & Poems Celebrating Our Pets, by June Cotner
C*t Spelled Backwards Doesn's Spell God: Portraits of Divine Dogs, by Jeff Selis
The Company of Dogs: 21 Stories by Contemporary Masters,
edited by Michael Rosen
Cooking With Dogs,
by Karen Dowell
A Dog Blessing, by Welleran Poltarnees
Dog Dogs,
by Elliott Erwitt
What more does a dog lover need?
for the Howlidays 2001
The Dog Lovers Book of 21 Postcards
in June 1998
Dog Lover's Reader: A Roundup of True Stories, Humor, Keen Psychological Insights, Unusual Information, Cartoons, and Great Fiction About Woman's Most Devoted Friend,
edited by Timothy T. Clarke
Dog People: Writers and Artists on Canine Companionship,
edited by Michael Rosen
Dog Quotations: A Collection of Appealing Pictures and the Best Dog Quotes,
edited by Helen Exley
for New Year 1998
The Dog Rules (Damn Near Everything!), by William J. Thomas
in June 2003, "just because". It is a very amusing book.
Dog-Tales, by Myron Wilson Beck
Dogs, by Rien Poortvliet
Dogs and Their Women, by Barbara Cohen & Louise Taylor
The Dog's Tale: A History of [Wom]Man's Best Friend,
by Lloyd Grossman
First Dogs: American Presidents & Their Best Friends,
by Roy Rowan & Brooke Janis
Funny Dogs, edited by J.C. Suares
Good Dogs
what more could you ask for?!
Guys & Dogs, edited by Ruth Berman; photographs by Laurie Schneider
How Dogs Really Work, by Alan Snow
It's About Dogs; Poems by Tony Johnston, Paintings by Ted Rand
James Herriott's Dog Stories
Little Book of Dogs, selected by Caroline Walsh
in June 1997
Living with Dogs: Tales of Love, Commitment & Enduring Friendship, edited by Henry & Mary Ellen Korman
for my Birthday 1997
Mac, by Cecil Aldin
in March 1998, "just because"
Mac is a Wheaten Scottie who tells his adventures in Scottish dialect.
Hoot mon, it's a verra cute book!
My Loyal Friend: Our Pets Bring Out the Best in Us,
illustrated with drawings by Jim Daly
Puppy Victoriana
Puppydogs: A Photographic Celebration, by Hulton Getty
in March 2003, "just because"
Quotable Canine, by Jim Dratfield & Paul Coughlin
Quotable Dog: A Dog Lover's Treasury of Observations on
Our Canine Companions, compiled by Greg Snider
Pets' Letters to God, translated by MarkBricklin
SIT! The Dog Portraits of Thierry Poncelet,
with text by Bruce McCall
Tails From the Bark Side: True Stories From the Family Dog Files, selected by Brian Kilcommons & Sarah Wilson
Thurber's Dogs
Top Dog: A Keepsake Journal for My Dog, by Julie Glantz
What Dogs Do, by Sharon Beals
Woman's Best Friend, by Barbara Cohen & Louise Taylor
Zen Dog; concept by Judith Adler; photographs by Toni Tucker
Book of the Dog
The Dog: Selection, Care, Training, Nutrition, Health, Breeding, Showing, by Phil Maggitt, ed.
Dogs: Selecting the Best Dog For You, by Chris Nelson
Encyclopedia of the Dog, by Bruce Fogle, D.V.M.
Reader's Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs, 2nd edition
Save That Dog! Everything you need to know about adopting a purebred rescue dog, by Liz Palika
Treasury of Dogs, by Wendy Booher, et al
Ultimate Dog Sticker Book
Dog Album: A Pet Owner's Memory Book, by Endler Sterbenz; illustrated by Ernest Neiter & Harrison Wier
Dog Lover's Journal: An Illustrated Notebook with Quotes
The Dog You Care For: A Manual for Dog Care, by Felicia Ames
Dogs Never Lie About Love:
Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs,
by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
Dogwatching, by Desmond Morris
Guilt-Free Dog Owner's Guide: Caring for a Dog
When You're Short on Time and Space,
by Diana Delmar
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend,
by The Monks of New Skete
How to Talk to Your Dog, by Jean Craighead George
Illustrated Dog's Life, by Warren Eckstein with Andrea Simon
Illustrated Dogwatching, by Desmond Morris
Know Your Dog: An Owner's Guide to Dog Behavior,
by Bruce Fogle, D.V.M.
World of Dogs, by Wendy Booher
Gifts for Your Dog:
Over 30 Terrr-ific Homemade Presents
Your Dog Will Drool Over, by Reader's Digest
Pamper Your Pooch: How to Delight Your Dog -
Practical Projects to Prove You Care,
text by Eve Devereaux & photography by Jane Burton
Mutts, written & illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
C*ts and Dogs: Mutts II, written & illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
Remembering Farley, written & illustrated by Lynn Johnston
Angel Pawprints: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion: An Anthology of Pet Memorials, edited by Laurel E. Hunt; illustrated with vintage photographs
Dog Heaven, written & illustrated by Cynthia Ryland
Emma's Journey, written by Bill Molyneux & Sue Forrester; illustrated by Jane Dingwell
Good-Bye, My Friend: Pet Cemetaries, Memorials & other Ways to Remember: A Collections of Thoughts, Feelings & Resources, by Michele Lance-Altomare
Remembering Farley, written & illustrated by Lynn Johnston
The Dog Made Me Buy It! A Treasury of Dogs Who Sold Yesterday's Products,
written by Alice L. Muncaster & Ellen Sawyer
A Treasury of Scottie Dog Collectibles: Identification & Values, Volumes 1, 2 & 3
by Candace Sten Davis & Patricia Baugh
P. O. Box 3009
Padukah, KY 42002-3009
$19.95 plus $2.00 s&h
Bark! The Herald Angels Sing
it's a hoot!
Holiday Hounds: Traditional Songs for Festive Dogs,
text by Laurie Loughlin & illustrated by Mary Ross
for telling me about this book!
The Night Before Dog-Mas,
text by Claudine Gandolfi & illustrated by Karen Anaguust
Songs for Dogs (and the People Who Love Them),
text & songs by Anne Bryant & Ellen Bernfeld;
illustrated by Iatridis Design
for my Birthday 1996 - they're great fun!
Bedtime Stories for Dogs, by Leigh Anne Jasheway
The Caribbean Foulball Caper, by Winslow & Richard Pels;
illustrated by Winslow Pels
The C*taract of Lodore, by Robert Southey; illustrated by David C*trow
Comet's Nine Lives, written & illustrated by Jan Brett
Dog, written & illustrated by Robert J. Blake
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter,
by Matt Christopher; illustrated by Daniel Vasconcellos
The Dog Who Cried WOOF, by Nancy Coffelt
The Doorknob of Destiny, by Winslow & Richard Pels;
illustrated by Winslow Pels
The First Dog, written & illustrated by Jan Brett
of the same name on the CD, Songs for Dogs, mentioned above
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More To Life, written & illustrated by Maurice Sendak
I Really Want a Dog, by Susan Breslow & Sally Blakemore; illustrated by True Kelley
Morris Brookside, a Dog, by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat; illustrated by Ronald Himler
Puppy Who Wanted a Boy, by Jane Thayer; illustrated by Lisa McCue
Wake Up, Mr. B, by Penny Dale
Good Dog, Carl
Carl Pops Up
Bad Dog, Andy, by Cassandra Peterseon [you might know her as Elvira] and John Pargon. Illustrated by Cathy Pavia)
Carl Goes Shopping
Carl's Christmas
Carl's Afternoon in the Park
Carl's Masquerade
Carl Goes to Daycare
Carl Makes a Scrapbook
Carl's Birthday
Books written & illustrated by William Wegman:
A B C
One, Two, Three
Triangle, Square, Circle
Any Other Book by William Wegman
Brother Wolf: A Seneca Tale, by Harriet Peck Taylor
in April 1998
Paul and the Wolf, by Margo Lemieux; illustrated by Bill Nelson
Wolves, text and photographic selection by Candace Savage; foreword by L. David Mech
INTRODUCING MISHA (@RB), APRIL, CARI & RICO
Updated 2 JANUARY 2006