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Why We Love Dogs: A Bark & Smile Book
This endearing gift book celebrates the unique connection between dogs and their human companions.There are reasons dogs are our best friends: They are loyal, affectionate, and totally committed to us. Or as photographer/writer Kim Levin puts it: "Because they look us in the eye." "Because they have wrinkles, too." "Because they are family."In this charming book, Levin artfully combines photographs with simple, insightful prose; the result is an ode that celebrates the wonders of dogs. Soulful beagle eyes. A grinning hound luxuriating in the sun. In these poignant photos, Levin captures each dog's essence and illuminates the myriad reasons why we love dogs.
In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends; some six million people rank their dogs right up there with their children. That's why everyone who has ever cherished a beloved dog-whether large or small, pure-bred or mutt-will delight in this book filled with heartwarming words and pictures to commemorate their special closeness.
In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends; some six million people rank their dogs right up there with their children. That's why everyone who has ever cherished a beloved dog-whether large or small, pure-bred or mutt-will delight in this book filled with heartwarming words and pictures to commemorate their special closeness.
150 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1998
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January 20, 2016
We love dogs because they are precious! They have tons of personality and love for us that never ends. These pictures of dogs are precious. There is no doubt as to each one's personality! You'll have a smile on your face and will want to share this book with all of your friends and family! Precious
May 3, 2014
Why We Love Dogs was a pleasant book featuring a "reason why we love dogs" on one page and a black & white photograph of a dog/dogs (matching the reason) on the opposite page. Some of the 'reasons' were rephrased in different ways but that doesn't make it any less true. Some of the reasons were a bit puzzling and apply only to some dogs and others were spot on. Some of the pictures didn't quite match up with the reasons but they were still great to look at. It is still a charming book for dog lovers.
May 19, 2012
This was one among many "adult picture books" that I gave my mother when she was sinking under Alzheimer's.
December 17, 2017
Cute little book. Dogs are always great for a smile. Read when hanging out at my Aunt Norma's.
February 14, 2018
A nice collection of dog photos.
October 11, 2018
This is a short story about (as the title implies) why we love our faithful companions, this just brings us back to reality to truly appreciate dogs.
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