Dirty Bow Wow – A Review & Giveaway
May 09th, 2009 | 08:09 pm | Reviews & Giveaways | 48 Comments | 702 views |

dirty-bow-bow When I met my husband, I was NOT a dog person. He was living with his parents at the time with his big dog (husky/shepard mix) and they had a dog (golden retriever). The first time I saw them I was freaked out at the thought of two big dogs. Over time, I grew to love both dogs – especially my husband’s dog Sammy. I would definitely say that I have become a “dog person”. We don’t have Sammy anymore, but we have a Siberian Husky named Sierra and I wouldn’t trade her for the world.

Our girls are growing up dog lovers too, so I was excited to have a chance to try out the book, Dirty Bow Wow:  A Tribute to Dogs and the Objects of Their Affection by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz.

Dirty Bow Wow is a book featuring family pets and their favorite toys.  The pictures include big dogs, little dogs, purebreeds, and mixes.  Included are their favorite chew toys or blankets.  There are 50+ pages of these loveable creatures and their toys.

My family loved this book.  As the girls looked through it, each page they exclaimed how cute the dog was.  They were especially excited to see a picture of a “Sierra” dog (Siberrian Husky).  They got a kick out of seeing the dogs with their toys, especially the toys that were really ratty.

My husband and liked looking at this book too.  We both are animal lovers and sort of went through the pictures and deciding if each dog was a breed that we would like to have one day.

You can purchase Dirty Bow Wow directly from the publisher at Ten Speed Press, or at retailers where books are sold. It is also available on Amazon – the list price is $14.95.

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This month, the Dirty Bow Wow Dog Toy Drive kicks off at bookstores across the country. By dropping off a new dog toy, you have the chance to help shelter dogs find not only the toy of their dreams, but hopefully a permanent, loving home as well. You can find a list of participating retailers at http://www.crownpublishing. com/tenspeed/2009/05/01/dirty-bow-wow-toy-drive/.

Would you like your own copy of Dirty Bow Wow?  One of my lucky readers has a chance to win their own copy.  Here’s how:

  1. Tell me in the comments your favorite dog breed.
  2. The contest will run until Friday, May 15th at 11:59 pm central. The winner will be selected through random.org, contacted by e-mail, and listed on this post. Giveaway open to US winners only.
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48 Comments

  1. Marla, May 9, 2009:

    We have two Cane Corso’s (italian mastiffs) and they are sweet lovable and big. I think of all the dogs I have owned they have such great individual personalities, but both of them will bring you a toy when you get home and one smiles, litterally. It looks like baring teeth but its a smile.

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  2. K. Cleaver, May 9, 2009:

    I love boxers the best. My second favorite are standard sized poodles.

  3. MJ, May 9, 2009:

    We are currently dogless. We always had boxers though.

    mj.coward[at]gmail.com

  4. Shirley, May 9, 2009:

    I love pugs, they are cute with that curled tail

  5. Susan C, May 9, 2009:

    My favorite dog breed is an Olde English Sheepdog. They are so pretty and friendly!

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  6. Belinda, May 9, 2009:

    My favorite dog breed is the German Shepherd.
    Thanks!

  7. MRS.MOMMYY, May 9, 2009:

    mixed mutt rescues are my favorite

  8. Rachel DeMille, May 9, 2009:

    My Husband and I LOVE Boxer dogs and as soon as we move out of our townhouse and into a house with a big yard, we will be getting one! Our little guy loves ANY dog!

  9. Rachel DeMille, May 9, 2009:

    I’m a subscriber by e-mail!

  10. Janet, May 9, 2009:

    small heinz 57 dogs:)

  11. adrienen gordon, May 10, 2009:

    golden lab

  12. Sandy M, May 10, 2009:

    Jack Russell Terriers (or whatever they’ve changed that name to) are still my favorites. They’re little but very personable.

  13. Carol Lawrence, May 10, 2009:

    Chihuahuas are our favorite breed because we have 5 of the little muttleys. jelly15301@gmail.com

  14. Carol Lawrence, May 10, 2009:

    E-mail subscriber. jelly15301@gmail.com

  15. Denise, May 10, 2009:

    I love the Great Pyrenees, but I don’t have room for one. I have a small mixed breed instead.

  16. Jill Miller, May 10, 2009:

    My favorite breed is a rare dog called the “Pumi” (look it up — they are darling!)

  17. Charlotte Padgett, May 10, 2009:

    We used to always adopt mixed breeds from the humane society and loved each one of them. My current dogs are a l00 pound German Shepherd and a Schitzu (which I would have to say is my favorite breed now).

  18. susan varney, May 10, 2009:

    love the german shorthair

  19. scottsgal, May 10, 2009:

    Springer spaniels are my all time fave breed -love everything about them!

  20. Jessica (GlamourGirl21), May 10, 2009:

    I love Westies!

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  21. Heather, May 10, 2009:

    Growing up, we had labs and I absolutely loved them. I alsays thought that I would have large dogs. When we moved into our first house, this little dog kept coming to the house. We found out that she was homeless, she had been abandoned when her family left. She had heartworms, and horrible skin and ear infections. We took her to the vet for treatment and ended up adopting her. We found out that she is a schnoodle. She is just the best little dog, I can not imagine our lives without her.

  22. Elsie, May 10, 2009:

    My favorite dog breed is our mixed breed…(a pointer and a lab), which gives us an intelligent black and white labrador retriever who is a joy!

  23. Renee G, May 10, 2009:

    I love yellow labs. They are so loving and are so gentle.

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  24. THERESEA Q., May 11, 2009:

    OUR FAMILY CONSIST OF TWO BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRLS…ENGLISH POINTERS. DOTTIE IS BLACK AND WHITE WITH BLACK TICKING. AND FRECKLES IS WHITE WITH ORANGE. WITH ALOT OF ORANGE TICKING. BOTH ARE VERY LOVING, LOYAL AND FAITHFUL. WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE BOTH IN OUR FAMILY.

  25. debbie, May 11, 2009:

    I love cockapoos.

  26. Debbie, May 11, 2009:

    I subscribed via email.

  27. Tammy Marshall, May 12, 2009:

    My favorite dog breed is pug, but in my past, I’ve had boxers.

  28. Melissa D, May 13, 2009:

    I own the sweetest Golden Retriever on earth, and his breed is now officially my favorite!

  29. Andria, May 13, 2009:

    I love great danes

  30. beth shepherd, May 13, 2009:

    Thank you for a great giveaway. My favorite breed has been our Golden Retreiver but we have Australian collies now and I love them as well. THank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  31. Jason, May 13, 2009:

    My favorite are Golden Retriever’s

  32. kim v, May 13, 2009:

    Labrador retreivers are my favorites.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

  33. Kelly Ann T., May 13, 2009:

    I love my Alaskan Malamutes but I feel all dogs are special.

  34. Kathleen S., May 14, 2009:

    My faves are labs. I have a big goofy yellow lab who keeps me laughing all the time. Thanks for the book giveaway, it looks adorable!

  35. Erma, May 14, 2009:

    I have always love Siebiren Huskies.

  36. Martha H., May 14, 2009:

    I love my Whippets. Very cool breed.

  37. Sarah, May 14, 2009:

    i like german shepards!

  38. EdV, May 14, 2009:

    I love all breeds but right now I’m partial to beagles

  39. Sherri B., May 14, 2009:

    I love all breeds of dogs, but the German Shepard has a special place in my heart. I have 2 and they are the best dogs ever! Thanks!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  40. Amanda, May 14, 2009:

    I’m partial to my Dachshunds, German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers…oh, and can’t forget good ole mutts.

    Thank you for the chance to win! :)

  41. Jay F., May 14, 2009:

    I’ve always had mutts or mixed breeds of some sort, so I’m not too picky. My in-laws love Wirehair Terriers, so that would be my pick for purebred.

  42. Marie, May 15, 2009:

    Our current dog, Lady, is a mix breed with Brittany Spaniel in her. She’s very sweet. I also really like Corgi’s and Shelties!

  43. kathy pease, May 15, 2009:

    i love my chow chow

  44. Angie P, May 15, 2009:

    I love mixed breeds. I also love Norwegian Elkhounds.

  45. Tammy, May 15, 2009:

    I love the Bulldog You just got to love that face

  46. Linda M, May 15, 2009:

    I really can’t choose a favorite because I have had 4 different MIXED breeds and I love them all the same, they are such little darlings, with so much love for their owners!!!!

  47. Betty C, May 15, 2009:

    I like several different breeds but my all time favorite is the German Shepherd. They are loyal to the family and sturdy enough to withstand small children.

  48. Chrysa, May 15, 2009:

    German Shepherd!

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