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Where my dog people at? This list is 100% for you and filled with the absolute best dog coffee table books featuring our favorite four legged friends.
When it comes to coffee table books – there are a ton of options out there! If you’re looking for a book for yourself I suggest selecting a coffee table book that reflects your style while still being a book you’d actually want to flip through. Don’t get me wrong – there’s definitely a time and place for Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and other designer books that you see everywhere but this list isn’t it. This list is for the dog lovers.
If you’re searching for a gift for someone who loves dogs, you’ll find suggestions along the way for everyone on your list. From the neutral coffee table book lover to the friend who likes to laugh to the history buff! This list actually has it all and each book has absolutely stunning photos of dogs.
If you’re looking for a custom dog coffee table book be sure to check out Yappy! They create custom made books for your favorite pooch. Think Where’s Waldo but instead Where’s (insert your dog’s name here). Not only is it a colorful pop to your coffee table featuring your favorite pooch – it’s also interactive.
Now that we’ve covered the basics: let’s get to the rest of the list!
This post is all about aesthetic dog coffee table books that make the best gifts.
DOG COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
1. Finding Home: Shelter Dogs & Their Stories
For Those Who Love Rescue Dogs
Rescue dogs are the best! This beautiful book showcases just how amazing they are through both photographs and stories. You see that shelter dogs come in all shapes, breeds, and sizes.
Traer Scott does an excellent job at capturing dogs, in fact you’ll find her on this list again down below.
2. Dog People
For Those Who Love a Laugh
You very well might laugh out loud when you discover this book. Sandra Muller, the author, put photos of all of our favorite dog breeds’ faces on people bodies and created “dog people”. Dog People is perfect for anyone looking for a quirky accent that is sure to be picked up and flipped through. Talk about a conversation piece.
3. The Year of the Dogs
For the Classic Lover
The Year of the Dogs is a classic dog book everyone should own. It features over 100 dog portraits showing man’s best friend at their finest and of course each dog has their own bio so you can get to know them. This book is timeless and would be a great gift for a dog lover.
4. Good Dog: A Collection of Portraits
A Must Have for Aesthetics
Can we talk about this cover?! It would be a perfect pop of white for any room whether it’s a coffee table in the living room or a nightstand in the bedroom. The photos in this book are top notch and really showcase a variety of pooches from show dogs to mutts.
Bonus: Proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Emancipet. Since 1999, Emancipet has been on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone.
5. The DOGIST coffee table book
For Fans of Humans Of New York
Think Humans of New York but for Dogs. The Dogist is actually more than just the book, it’s a social media account run by the photographer, Elias Weiss Friedman, who essentially documents his dog encounters. I think he may have the greatest job in the entire world. Lucky for us he combined a number of his photos to create this book. You’ll catch dogs on the street just being their awesome dog selves.
6. Old Dogs Are The Best
For Anyone Who’s Loved a Senior Dog
The title really says it all on this one. For those who have been lucky enough to see their dog into his or her senior years, you know just how special older dogs are. Get the tissue box though because this book will have you tearing up at the joys of “old dogs”.
7. The Black Dogs Project
For Those Who Love Black Dogs
The Black Dogs Project highlights how incredible black dogs are despite the fact that they are usually passed over in shelters, often the last to be adopted.
Bonus: A portion of all proceeds for Black Dogs Project will be donated to labradors and friends.
8. Pairing Paws
For The Wine Lover
Have you ever wondered what kind of wine to pair with your dog? Probably not but now you’re kind of curious aren’t you! Sommelier, Michele Gargiulo, decided to do just that when she created Pairing Paws. This book pairs a variety of dog breeds from Golden Retrievers to German Shepherds with a specific type of wine. How Fun!
9. Resident Dog Coffee Table Book
For the Interior Design Lovers
This book has absolutely stunning home designs! But more importantly find your guides in a variety of dogs who are photographed around the homes. A home isn’t really a home without a dog after all.
If you like this be sure to check out Resident Dog Volume 2.
10. Wet Dog
For Those Who Want a Unique Coffee Table Book
Sometimes you just want a book that is different and this is it! Like the title implies this book contains photos of wet dogs who are experiencing the joys and sometimes challenges of bath time.
This book would be a great addition on your own bathroom shelf.
11. MUTTS
For Those Who Love Mutts
Mutts are dogs who are mixed breeds. If you’ve ever owned a mutt you know just how special they can are. They are truly one of a kind and this book shares a wide variety of different dog mixes.
Bonus: A portion of the proceeds from this book are being donated to organizations that rescue and spay/neuter.
12. Forever Home
For Those Who Want a Splash of Color
Traer Scott does it again with this one! Unlike the black and white counterpart, each page of this book is bright and bold so it’s perfect for your friend who loves color. Beyond the bold and bright is actually really sweet tales of rescue dogs of all ages.
13. TREAT! dog coffee table books
For Those Who Love Treats
This one was too cute to not include. What happens when you are able to capture dogs enjoying one of their favorite things in the entire world (treats!) – pure magic. Each page is entertaining and sure to keep you or your guests flipping through.
14. Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth
For Those Who Love Candids
This book captures dogs at their very best, just being dogs. I don’t think anyone could make it through this book of photo booth style dog photos without smiling.
A picture truly does say 1,000 words in the case of these pooches.
Bonus: A portion of the proceeds of this book will benefit the Humane Society of Utah and Best Friends Animal Societ
15. The Dog in Photography
For The History Buff
If you’re looking for a gift for a history buff who loves dogs – you will not find a better gift! This book shares images and essays from 1839 – Today. You’ll truly get an intimate look through dog history and an understanding of why dogs truly are man’s best friend.
Well that wraps up the list of coffee table dog books! I hope this list was helpful and gave you some new ideas for your next coffee table book or the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life.
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