If you love to have books on your coffee table for your guests, or even just for you, there are so many choices as to what you can buy. There are even coffee table books for the dog lover! From informational books, to photo books, to silly books, whatever your style might be, find a book about dogs for your coffee table that tickles your fancy! Let’s take a look at the 10 best dog coffee table books that you must have.
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1. 49 Dogs and One Cat, The Insider’s Guide to San Francisco photographed by Michelle Russ
From the dog’s perspective, this 12×12 coffee table book features more than 120 stunning photographs of 49 dogs giving you a tour of San Francisco’s most iconic locations and beyond. The bold and vibrant images photographed by Michelle Russ of Hilarious Hound make this book a must for every coffee table.
From the canine anatomy, their behavior, and instincts, how dogs interact with their humans and the essentials of good puppy care, The Dog Encyclopedia is a great coffee table book for dog lovers! It’s also good for younger children who are interested in exploring their love for dogs, too!
3. I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet by Kn Foster
With beautiful pictures and inspiring stories, this book spotlights one of the most misunderstood breeds around. Learn more about the history of this breed, and about their truly loving and friendly personalities. This book is perfect for any Pit Bull parent.
4. Underwater Dogs by Seth Casteel
This book fills its pages with some pretty fantastic underwater shots of those dogs who just can’t get enough! Award-winning pet photographer and animal rights activist Seth Casteel captures these vibrant underwater photos in over 80 wet portraits!
5. I Could Chew on This: And Other Poems by Dogs by Francesco Marciuliano
Do you ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Do you ever wonder what kind of poetry your dog might write? Well, I Could Chew On This puts a fun spin on the insight into the mind of our best furry friends in the form of poetry. Quickly becoming a household favorite, you will find yourself reading this book of creative genius over and over again.
6. The Dogist by Elias Weiss Friedman
Photography books are great for the coffee table. The Dogist is no exception! This book is full of beautiful photos of dogs from New York City, and other places around the world. From photos of eyes, to head tilts, and everything in between, this book of encounters with 1,000 dogs will be a favorite coffee table book in no time!
7. Boo: The Life of the World’s Cutest Dog by J.H. Lee
If you haven’t yet, meet Boo! This fuzzy little Pomeranian who is trimmed to resemble a teddy bear was dubbed The World’s Cutest Dog. It’s easy to see why! Melting hearts across the world, Boo shares what everyday life is like for an adorable pup celebrity. This book is perfect for households with children, and Boo fans!
8. Naptime with Theo & Beau by Jessica Shyba
The adorable sleeping duo stole hearts worldwide through Jessica Shyba’s blog. While this is a children’s book, leave this one on your coffee table for everyone to enjoy!
9. Dog shamingogshaming by Pascale Lemire
We’ve all heard of “dog shaming.” Catching your furry best friend at his most embarrassing, and shaming him for it. This book is a hilarious result from the website and contains never before seen photos and all the shame.
10. Wedding Dogs: A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony by Katie Preston Toepfer
Have you ever considered having your dog be a part of your wedding? The people in this book did! Wedding Dogs features 75 of the cutest dressed up pups who played a part in the marriage of their human parents.
Written by Abi Pennavaria
Abi Pennavaria is a dog mom, avid veterinary volunteer, and co-author of the Saved By The Bark dog blog. She enjoys sharing tips and tricks for volunteers and animal lovers through thoughtfully researched blog posts and veterinary games.
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