Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #906735 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Synopsis
Packed with gorgeous sepia-toned photographs, this 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 loyal fur friends 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. Did you know? The Pekingese was never seen outside China until 1860, when British soldiers brought four of them back to Britain, where they were an immediate sensation. Also until about 1900, it was usual to dress infants and toddlers, girls and boys, in dresses.