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Living with Dogs : Collections and Traditions, At Home and Afield |
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For many devoted owners, the cliché that dog is man's best friend does not effectively communicate the significant role that their dogs play in their lives. Nor does simply owning a dog, as is delightfully demonstrated in Living with Dogs: Collecting and Traditions, at Home and Afield, a celebration of owners whose love for their canines manifests itself not only in how they share their lives with their pets, but also in their collecting and decorating habits as well. From enthusiastic breeders and trainers to passionate pet professionals--and, of course, the owners themselves--authors Laurence and Carol Sheehan, along with photographer William Stites and designer Kathryn George Precourt, present 26 charming essays and 400 full-color photographs that capture "the experiences of dogs and people--at home, in the country, in the city, and even at work, with a special focus on the nostalgic memorabilia that remind people of their devotion to their pets." At fashion designer Carolyne Roehme's sprawling country estate, paintings of noble hounds, priceless antiques, and various canine artifacts share space with six roving rovers. Dr. Fred Cesana, a Connecticut vet, invites both owner and dog into his clinic with an impressive collection of vintage veterinary pieces. And at Lucinda Lang's "springer heaven"--otherwise known as Tenants Harbor, Maine--the considerable offspring of Lang's three springers come often to romp amidst a houseful of dog photos, paintings, pillows, and figurines. Also included is a sizeable resource guide to dog museums and libraries, boutiques and bakeries, breeders, trainers, periodicals--and virtually everything doggie-related in between--making Living with Dogs "the ultimate tribute to canine companions." --Stefanie Hargreaves
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