Small Dog, Big Dog »

Barbara Karant is the author and photographer of the critically acclaimed dog photography book Greyhounds and she nationally known in the design and art communities for the artistic beauty and the level of photographic quality she demands in her work. Her work is represented in permanent collections including The Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, The Art Institute of Chicago, The St. Louis Art Museum, The Stanford University Art Museum, the Chrysler Museum, The Polaroid Collection, and the Avon Collection, to name a few.

Alexandra Horowitz teaches psychology at Barnard College, Columbia University. Before her scientific career, Horowitz worked as a lexicographer at Merrian-Webster and served on the staff of The New Yorker. She and her husband live in New York City with Finnegan, a dog of indeterminate parentage and determinate character.

A HUMOROUS AND HEARTWARMING TRIBUTE TO ALL DOGS, BIG AND SMALL—FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR OF GREYHOUNDS

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read."

—GROUCHO MARX

Whether you prefer Chihuahuas tiny enough to tuck into your bag or Great Danes that are nearly as large as a pony, every dog lover has a very special breed that touches his heart a little bit more than the rest. Large or small, dogs have a way of bringing out the best in people. In this unique ode to man’s best friend, Barbara Karant, author of the critically acclaimed photography book Greyhounds, playfully captures colossal canines and pint-sized pooches together in more than 150 one-of-a-kind, full-color photographs that portray their charming and often hilarious differences and similarities. Eager, aloof, playful, curious—the lift of an eyebrow or cock of an ear sets our imaginations wild about what our beloved companions are thinking beneath all that fur. From pugs to poodles, and spaniels to Saint Bernards, this delightful collection of tongues, tails, paws, and priceless moments celebrates the indelible spirit and spontaneity of our four-legged friends. Each unforgettable image highlights a special spark in these sweet and joyful creatures, a reminder that no matter how big or small, we love them all. With touching and funny quotes throughout, Small Dog, Big Dog is a book dog lovers of all sizes will treasure.

Featuring an Introduction by Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog.