Bark bark, August is National Dog Month! It’s a time to celebrate those furry little critters that bring such joy to our lives. From chewing on bones to digging giant holes in the backyard, these amazing creatures do it all. To celebrate, we’ve fetched eight recommendations for books and movies so you and your pups can enjoy the month in style.
Fiction Books
Arthur the King
Directed by Simon Cellan Jones (2024)
From our Catalog:
Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, ARTHUR THE KING follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty, and friendship truly mean.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Directed by Wayne Wang (2005)
From our Catalog:
The heartwarming ‘tail’ of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them works magic on her reserved dad and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer.
Isle of Dogs
Directed by Wes Anderson (2018)
From our Catalog:
When all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi embarks on an epic journey in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots.
Non-Fiction Books
Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence by Jennifer S. Holland (2024)
From our Catalog:
This cutting-edge science narrative, chock-full of heartwarming case studies, is one woman’s quest to learn the true meaning of dog intelligence.
This delightful narrative takes readers on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, bestselling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.
The Dog Encyclopedia by Ann Baggaley
From Goodreads:
Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this collection of over 400 different dog breeds.
For centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and this new edition of The Dog Encyclopedia perfectly celebrates the special relationship that binds humans with our four-legged friends.
Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show by Tommy Tomlinson (2024)
From Goodreads:
From Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Elephant in the Room comes the first inside account of the Westminster Dog Show—America’s oldest and most beloved dog show—following one dog on his quest to become a champion.
Tommy Tomlinson was watching a dog show on television a few years ago when he had a sudden Are those dogs happy? How about pet dogs—are they happy, too? Those questions sparked a quest to venture inside the dog-show world, in search of a deeper understanding of the bond between dogs and humans that has endured for thousands of years. Dogland shares his surprising, entertaining, and unforgettable adventures.
