There is no greater joy than seeing a beloved dog smile. Whether theyre greeting us at the door; romping with their pals; or celebrating a birthday; their happiness is completely infectious.Do dogs really smile? We set out to prove this idea after a reader of The Bark sent in a photo of her grinning dog; with a suggestion for a contest...and; the Smiling Dog contest was born. So for the past eight years; enthusiastic dog lovers everywhere have been sending in photographs of their smiling pups.DogJoy assembles the best of the pack--presenting proof positive that dogs not only smile; but also laugh; grin; snicker and even share jokes. Highlighted by personal stories and peppered with charming observations; dog lovers everywhere will adore this wonderful collection.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Captures The Charm Of The SouthBy R PRIUSooelig;Not unexpectedly. Douglas Keister has managed to blend his talent for photography and the visual with a solid narrative including biographical information about the permanent residents of the cemeteries he has chosen for inclusion in this book. The end result is a field guide which I think accurately picks up on the charm and flavor of the southern graveyard.While I wish he had included more cemeteries and had covered a larger geographical area. that is probably my only criticism of this book and a minor one at that.Since I spend a lot of time in cemeteries and have been spending a lot of time in the southern US. I can attest that he has managed to convey the charm and uniqueness of the burial grounds of the south. Two of my favorites were included: Bonaventure in Savannah GA and Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond VA. I could go on extensively re: how interesting and historically significant both are as each could easily constitute a full days visit.While this book is undoubtedly useful as a guide. it is also just a good read even if you chose not to visit even one cemetery listed. I recommend this to anyone interested in cemetery culture. history. or the southern US.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. No disappointments here !By Luvs CemeteriesAnother SUPER read! I have SEVERAL Douglas Keister works. As always. page after page is packed full of information. His photography is superior. Youll not be disappointed with this book.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Wished it had been better.By NatalieA good. but not perfect. book for Southern Taphophiles. A great deal of it is straight out of the "Field Guide". but using pictures from southern cemeteries instead. Half the book is dedicated to selected cemeteries in the south. and interesting monuments in those cemeteries. I was a little disappointed there wasnt some discussion about particular symbolism predominantly used in the south or things special to this part of the country. I also had wished that maybe there had been a list of other good cemeteries to visit in each state. rather than the one or two (or none) included. But still a very useful book. and has got me interested in seeing cemeteries in other states.
