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DogFace
Adorable four-color candid doggie mug shots
Photographer and animal trainer Barbara O’Brien has spent years photographing aspiring canine actors, from prancing puppies to stately hounds and tenacious terriers. At first, she discarded the photos if her subject was barking, sniffing, or otherwise looking less than perfect—until she realized that those outtakes best revealed the true personality of the pup.
O’Brien is a skilled and seasoned photographer, and this winsome collection shows the care she took to reveal each dog’s essential character. The goofiness of the boisterous Border Collie, the decorum of the genteel Great Dane, and the curiosity of the regal Corgi—all of them are captured here in gorgeous four-color photography.
Photographer and animal trainer Barbara O’Brien has spent years photographing aspiring canine actors, from prancing puppies to stately hounds and tenacious terriers. At first, she discarded the photos if her subject was barking, sniffing, or otherwise looking less than perfect—until she realized that those outtakes best revealed the true personality of the pup.
O’Brien is a skilled and seasoned photographer, and this winsome collection shows the care she took to reveal each dog’s essential character. The goofiness of the boisterous Border Collie, the decorum of the genteel Great Dane, and the curiosity of the regal Corgi—all of them are captured here in gorgeous four-color photography.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published August 28, 2014
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October 17, 2018
A cute book but not flawless.
What’s it about?
This is a collection of photos from Barbara O’Brien, a photographer who took all kinds of nice pictures of all sorts of doggies!
Pros:
The photography is very well done.
All of these dogs are so cute! I couldn’t help but slightly think how nice it would be to be able to reach through the page and give each of them a hug!
Another thing I like in this book is most of the facial expressions. Some look very happy to have their photo taken! There are some very funny ones too. I think most of the faces they made are so nice!
Why not 5 stars?
Unfortunately, some of the dogs look sad or scared... which made me sad.
Overall:
I like this book but the emotions are a tad much for me.
Yes, I smiled, laughed and said “aww” various times but I also frowned, cried and said “why is that one sad” a few times.
It is just pictures of dogs, not much actual reading so it’s pretty much designed to be something cute and quick to look at while snuggled up to your pupper under a warm blanket, just be ready for the emotions.
4/5
What’s it about?
This is a collection of photos from Barbara O’Brien, a photographer who took all kinds of nice pictures of all sorts of doggies!
Pros:
The photography is very well done.
All of these dogs are so cute! I couldn’t help but slightly think how nice it would be to be able to reach through the page and give each of them a hug!
Another thing I like in this book is most of the facial expressions. Some look very happy to have their photo taken! There are some very funny ones too. I think most of the faces they made are so nice!
Why not 5 stars?
Unfortunately, some of the dogs look sad or scared... which made me sad.
Overall:
I like this book but the emotions are a tad much for me.
Yes, I smiled, laughed and said “aww” various times but I also frowned, cried and said “why is that one sad” a few times.
It is just pictures of dogs, not much actual reading so it’s pretty much designed to be something cute and quick to look at while snuggled up to your pupper under a warm blanket, just be ready for the emotions.
4/5
May 17, 2017
What fun! These photographs are beautiful and sure to make you smile and laugh.
February 4, 2017
This is the best book on the planet. It's just pictures of dogs and they're so wonderful.
April 9, 2018
Cute pictures. I read it to my puppy to get him to calm down a bit and stop chasing the kitties. He didn't seem impressed.
February 5, 2017
I saw this book at the store and it brought me immense happiness so I couldn't help but get it. I love this books so much and can't wait to flip through it again whenever I'm unhappy.
August 18, 2021
Barbara O'Brien has concocted a lovely little photo album of sweet, funny and touching doggie mugshots that just make you happy. What more could you ask for right now? Much appreciated!
September 2, 2025
So cute!
March 1, 2015
Photographer Barbara O’Brien’s book ‘Dogface’ will keep any dog lover smiling. This collection of more than 100 color photographs celebrate dogs of many breeds, including toys such as Yorkies and Chihuahuas, to giants like Danes and Berners. Even mutts smile out from the pages. Each portrait includes the dog’s name and breed and reveals the dog’s personality. From goofy to regal, these portraits are a treat.
This smorgasbord of canine faces is sure to bring a smile to every reader’s face, and will provide a satisfying dog fix for every dogaholic. ‘Dogface’ is available in hardback or kindle from amazon. The hardcover is in a 6” format perfect for tucking in a purse or briefcase or for a child’s hands.
This smorgasbord of canine faces is sure to bring a smile to every reader’s face, and will provide a satisfying dog fix for every dogaholic. ‘Dogface’ is available in hardback or kindle from amazon. The hardcover is in a 6” format perfect for tucking in a purse or briefcase or for a child’s hands.
May 7, 2015
Beautiful and happy portraits of dog faces. What a charming idea, it put a smile on my face. The dogs are so expressive. I always say, if you want to sell a book, put a dog on the cover. This book is full of dogs.
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July 11, 2015Another perfect Library book in the sense that once you've looked at about 50 very cute photos of dog faces you don't really need the book anymore. It could work a bit as a breed ID book because there's generally one photo per dog breed.
February 23, 2016
Photos taken by a photographer that specializes in portraits of dogs, there's page after page of the faces of dogs, taken up close. I loved mixed breed Tiko and Chief, but my very favorite was Echo, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
December 3, 2014
Awesome book!
January 9, 2015
Very cute dogs and their interesting faces.
March 23, 2015
Dogs, DOgs, DOGs, DOGS!
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