This is a handy book for anyone who has loved a dog. It is humorous and is mainly light in tone but there are a range of moods here. Some of the pieces such as 'The Naughty Puppy' and 'December 24th, Vision' will appeal to children whilst others like 'Hamlet' have an adult appeal. It covers many breeds of dog and these include the: Airedale Alsatian Basset Hound Bloodhound Boxer Bulldog Chow Cocker Spaniel Corgi Dalmatian Dobermann Elkhound English Setter Eskimo Dog Foxhound German Shepherd Dog Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Spitz Kerry Blue Terrier King Charles Spaniel Labrador Lassie Collie Mastiff Newfoundland Dog Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Pekingese Pinscher Pointer Poodle Red Setter Retriever Rhodesian Ridgeback Rough Collie Schnauzer Smooth Collie St Bernard Vizsla Welsh Sheepdog Welsh Terrier Whippet Yorkshire Terrier. There are narrative poems and some dramatic monologues. A wide range of canine characters are sketched here some are bossy, barking orders whilst others are sleepy or simply sweet. This collection of verses will make an ideal, small gift for anyone who loves a dog.