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You can order any of the books featured on this page by clicking on either the title or the photo of the cover.  Amazon.com, who actually fulfills all of the orders received here, donates a portion of every purchase you make to APARN, so every book or video or CD that you buy supports APARN in our mission to help the homeless pugs in Arizona!

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New and Noteworthy!

Pug ShotsCelebrity pet photographer Jim Dratfield has compiled a witty album of pug shots, matched with timeless quotations and witty captions from "Litter Pug" and "Pugnacious" to "Pugs and Kisses" and "Sex, Pugs, and Rock and Roll." Cute costumes and whimsical props and settings capture the roguish essence of the pug in a wealth of clever settings, making Pug Shots the definitive homage to a dog that almost defies description--and can't be resisted by dog lovers of any age. Also see Pug Shots Deluxe Notecards and PugShots 2002 Calendar.

A Walk With Ovid 
by Jennifer F. Knapp 

Take a walk with Ovid as he enjoys a story about Baucis and Philemon, originally told by his namesake, the Roman poet, Publius Ovidius Naso, in his poem The Metamorphoses. After meeting a kind boy who helps Ovid and his friend, Lillian, this loveable pug learns that the lessons of Baucis and Philemon’s story still hold true today.

 


Clara: The Early YearsAcclaimed columnist Margo Kaufman fell in love with pugs when she was nineteen. But none of her previous pets could compare with Clara, a glossy black, twelve-pound package of pug charm and pugnacity with the face of an imp, the heart of a ham, the seductive skills of a slut, and the deductive gifts of a genius. It didn't take long for Clara to let her new pug parents know who was ruling their California household--whether she's sipping Evian from a cut-crystal bowl at Saks, or performing a star turn on PrimeTime Live. Filled with the author's trademark wit and dry observations, Clara, The Early Years: The Story of the Pug Who Ruled My Life is the hilarious and heartwarming story of the unforgettable pug. Hardcover or Paperback version.


An outstanding comprehensive work that provides the educational tools necessary to ahelp owners and their dogs adapt quickly to vision problems with minimal stress.

 


EloiseThis series of books by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight, feature a little girl named Eloise who lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Eloise has a little Pug dog named Weenie "who likes his back scratched with a coathanger." Considered to be a "modern classic," Eloise" has sold more than two million copies.

 

Eloise In ParisKay Thompson's Eloise in Paris (Eloise Series)

 

 

 


Caring For Your Pug


Pugs Pugs : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training is packed with lots of great pug information in an easy to understand format. Anyone interested in getting a pug should read this book first. And if you're already a pug lover you won't be able to stop looking at the (43 color) photos and might even learn some things you didn't know. By Phil Maggitti, Michele Earle-Bridges (Illustrator), Matthew M. Vriends.


The Pug Owner's Guide The Pug : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is a wonderful book that is full of practical advice to offer a new pug owner. It gives specific advice on preparing for your new puppy and covers everything from supplies you will need to grooming tips. It even includes a section on basic training. By Edward Patterson.


The Complete PugThe Complete Pug is a newer book on this deservedly popular Toy breed. It delivers a full measure of enjoyable reading for everyone who owns, enjoys or would like to learn more about these historically-colorful dogs. There is valuable advice on the Pugs special care requirements and fascinating vignettes of some of the Pugs most famous admirers. Ellen S. Brown is a highly-respected authority known to Pug fanciers around the world.


The New PugIn The New Pug, author Shirley Thomas gives the full history of the breed to complete information on each of the major breeders of the dog today. I found that this book reads easily, is entertaining as well as informative, and provides information not previously covered in other Pug books.


The Essential PugThe Essential Pug by Ian Dunbar (Editor) Paperback - 92 pages (April 1999)
Howell Book House

 

 

 


Book of the PugBook of the Pug
by Joan McDonald Brearley
Hardcover (October 1984)

 

 

 


Guide to Owning a PugGuide to Owning a Pug
by Ariel Cannon, Matthew Low Paperback - 64 pages (November 1997)
Tfh Publications

 

 


Is a Pug the Right Dog for You?


Have you considered buying or adopting a dog but aren't sure where to begin? Are you intimidated and confused by the hundreds of dog breeds from which to choose? Do you know how to properly bathe, groom, feed, and care for your new puppy or dog once you've gotten it home?

The Right Dog For Youif you're still uncertain whether a Pug is the perfect dog for you, Daniel Tortora's book,  The Right Dog for You leads you step by step through a very detailed personality questionnaire, narrowing the list of dogs as you go, to find the ideal match for your personality, lifestyle and activity level. Tortora also includes the negative information along with the positive. Hopefully, if more people research the breeds to find one that will be a more perfect soulmate than just going on curb appeal or popularity, then there will be fewer animals in shelters and pounds. Caveat:  Some critics found this book in need of an update, as there are several breeds who need to be included, but aside from that, this is the most extensive and helpful book anyone could have in choosing the right dog for your personality and lifestyle. Use it  in conjunction with Chris Walkowicz' "The Perfect Match: a Dog Buyer's Guide" to cover the breeds not included in Tortora's book.


Dogs For DummiesDogs for Dummies should be required reading for anyone considering purchasing or adopting a dog. In this comprehensive, yet concise and entertaining book, author Gina Spadafori, pet care columnist for Universal Press Syndicate and host of AOL's "Gina Spadafori's Pet Connection," makes a strong case for researching breeds and considering how certain types of dogs will or won't fit an owner's lifestyle.Dogs for Dummies offers a complete, humorous reference to the dogs, from choosing a puppy to caring for an older dog, from selecting a kennel to traveling with a dog, from obedience school to shows at Madison Square Gardens.


 Pugs on the big screen!


The Adventures of Milo & Otis (1989) is required viewing for Pug lovers. Japanese filmmaker Masanori Hata made this family film about a Pug named Otis and a Tabby Cat, Milo--best friends with a tendency to make mischief--who go on an unanticipated adventure when Milo is rushed downriver and Otis follows to rescue. Narration by Dudley Moore.   

 


Otis and Milo DVDThe Adventures of Milo & Otis (1989) DVD

Newly-released DVD version of film.

 

 

 


T-Touch Dogs & PuppiesThe Tellington TTouch is a technique originted by Linda Tellington-Jones is a therapeutic massage technique for reducing tension and changing behavior in dogs. It is designed to help you deepen your relationship with your dog. Tellington-Jones is a horse trainer and competitive rider who developed a method of circular touches to enhance traditional training methods and complement medical treatments. The techniques demonstrated in Dogs & Puppies are based on a similar set of body awareness exercises for humans developed by Moshe Feldnekrais; the principle is that the exercises interrupt unacceptable behavior patterns and responses and allow acceptable patterns to develop. Today, as non-traditional medicine gets a workout, the TTouch is gaining acceptance.


Late For DinnerIn a shot beloved by Pug movie buffs everywhere, Pug-lover Peter Berg's (Chicago Hope fame) Pugs Bunker and Bear made their screen debut in this sentimental and thought-provoking film in which they pop out of a box in the last scene.  They even have a credit in the ending titles! 


 

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Molly Moon's Incredible World of Hypnotism
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Hypnotism!

Molly Moon has spent her entire life in a miserable orphanage run by the hairy, snaggletoothed Miss Adderson. But when she finds a mysterious book, Molly discovers an extraordinary talent -- she can hypnotize anyone! Accompanied by Petula the pug, Molly hypnotizes her way to New York and Broadway stardom. But hot on her trail is the sinister professor, who is determined to use Molly to stage the crime of a century…


A little pug dog learns that he's lovable just the way he is...
In Unlovable,renowned children's illustrator Dan Yaccarino has created a charming story about a little pug who learns the true meaning of friendship
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Alfred the pug dog thinks he's unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat and the parrot and even the goldfish tease him. Then a new dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib about himself. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too?


A New Owner's Guide to Pugs A New Owner's Guide to Pugs offers the new dog owner the expert experience and advice of longtime breeder and author Rick Beauchamp.

 


Adults as well as children will adore this unique alphabet book. Both the upper and lower case letters are displayed for education purposes. But the real fun of the book are the delightful and engaging photographs of the dogs in action shots.


Old Dog teaches Pups the finer points of training Humans. 








In Dog Speak: How to Learn It, Speak It, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Dog, trainer Bash Dibra shares the principles behind his revolutionary technique that has made him the world's most sought after dog trainer. Through this technique owners can communicate with dogs in their own language. He explains how to interpret canine facial expressions, body language and vocalizations! 



0806931485.01.MZZZZZZZ.gif (13969 bytes)Recommended for Pugs of all ages, this entertaining and colorful guide not only instructs dogs in the ways of feng shui, but also shows "how to manipulate your humans into maximizing the ch'i energy in your environment,"leading to a more "warm, comfortable, and harmonious territory".


In this endearing anthology of prayers and poems, June Cotner has handpicked choice writings by some of the world's most notable animal lovers to celebrate the playful, the poignant, and the profound ways these wonderful creatures touch our daily lives. Animal Blessings makes a wonderful gift for all animal lovers. This delightful volume is a charming companion that reminds us to be grateful for everything our pets and all the other animals of the world bring to our lives.


Pugs love people and they love to socialize; and the people who love them rarely leave them behind. Pugs In Public is a unique tribute to a breed of dog that inspires near slavish devotion in its owners and perpetual amusement in all observers. Pugs in Public, a special look at a special pet, makes a great gift for any animal lover. By Kendall Farr and George Bennett (Photographer).


0967139902.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg (5986 bytes) Researched on three continents by Susanne McCaffery-Saville, PugSpotting lovingly explores the historical relationship between
pugs and people. Learn how pugs have influenced the world - including the fields of art, literature, and even music. Learn how one pug changed the course of Western Civilization. Pug owners know how much they love their pugs...now you can find out how people have loved pugs throughout history.


What Dogs Teach us... is a guide to learning life's lessons from the viewpoint of our "best friends." We can all "learn to be the person our Pug thinks we are." 


For the Love of PugsNatural historian and author Robert Hutchinson provides an in-depth study into the history of one of the world's most loved dogs. Combining the photographic talents of renowned pet photographers with the story of the Pug, For the Love of Pugs is the "must-have" gift book for all those blessed in life by a Pug. (approximately 100 full-color photographs)


Rainbow Bridge


Angel PawprintsThe loss of a cherished pet is a deeply painful experience. In a unique approach to pet loss books, Angel Pawprints : Reflections on the Loss of a Canine Companion presents a poignant collection of poetry and stories written as tributes to dogs and will tug at the heartstrings of dog lovers. It provides comfort and healing for anyone mourning the loss of a beloved dog. Including authors both famous and unknown from the 1800's to the present and compiled in one volume for the first time, these memorials form a heartwarming book for dog lovers, and a thoughtful gift of condolences. Beautifully illustrated with many vintage photographs of dogs.


Calendars, Datebooks & Postcards


Browntrout Publishers' commitment to sharing their love of fine art and photography is unmistakable (once again) in their incredible Year 2000 Pug calendar line, including a weekly engagement calendar.


Pug Weekly 2003 Calendar

 

 

 


Pug Shots Deluxe Notecards

 

 

 


0763120634.JPEG (8628 bytes)For the Love of Pugs Year 2003 Calendar 

[16-MONTH ]
Style: Square Wall
Size: 12" x 12"

 


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Pug Puppies Year 2003 Calendar

Paperback Wall Edition

 


0763120669.JPEG (10668 bytes)Pugs 2003 Calendar
[12-MONTH ]
Style: Weekly
Engagement Spiral Bound
Size: 6.5" x 7.5" 

 

 

 


1563139162.m.gif (29454 bytes)Pugs Postcard Book Paperback


0763120634.JPEG (8628 bytes)Just Pugs 2003 Wall Calendar

 

 

 


0763120642.JPEG (8942 bytes)Pugs 2003 Mini-Calendar
[12-MONTH ]
Style: Mini Wall Calendar
Size: 6" x 6"

 


Pugs 2003 Slimline Calendar

 

 


Black Pugs 2003 Calendar