A Dog's Book of Verse


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It is not surprising that dogs, beloved by so many, have received many poetic tributes throughout history. Here the author has gathered together short verses celebrating dogs. From the well-known poets to the less-known, each verse honors our canine friends. - Summary by Larry Wilson (2 hr 56 min)

Chapters

Preface 2:25 Read by Larry Wilson
Part I Puppyhood / We Meet at Morn 2:13 Read by Larry Wilson
The Lost Puppy 1:32 Read by Michele Fry
A Laugh in Church 1:18 Read by SionedV
Treasures 1:02 Read by Michele Fry
That There Long Dog / My Friend 0:50 Read by Michele Fry
Ted 1:12 Read by Damla Ozdemir
Little Lost Pup 1:56 Read by Maggie Travers
My Brindle Bull-terrier 1:55 Read by Domenica Campbell
Lauth / The Drowned Spaniel 1:34 Read by Domenica Campbell
Part II The Human Relationship / Cluny 2:28 Read by Larry Wilson
The Best Friend 1:06 Read by SionedV
My Dog and I 1:25 Read by Michele Fry
My Gentleman 1:49 Read by Maggie Travers
The Dead Boy's Portrait and His Dog / Advice to a Dog Painter 2:38 Read by Domenica Campbell
Mercy's Reward 2:33 Read by Newgatenovelist
Beau and the Water Lily 2:16 Read by Domenica Campbell
Petronius 2:00 Read by Greg Giordano
My Dog 1:56 Read by Diana Schmidt
Charity's Eye 2:14 Read by Greg Giordano
To Blanco 2:38 Read by Greg Giordano
The Ould Hound 2:04 Read by NoelBadrian
The Miser's Only Friend 4:12 Read by Greg Giordano
Poor Dog Tray 2:17 Read by Greg Giordano
My Comforter / The Little White Dog 2:09 Read by Linda Dougherty
The Irish Greyhound 1:52 Read by NoelBadrian
The Vagabonds 5:51 Read by Ed Humpal
Old Matthew's Dog 4:32 Read by Greg Giordano
A Dog and a Man 1:12 Read by Damla Ozdemir
Rover-dog 2:14 Read by Ed Humpal
In Cineam 1:22 Read by Ed Humpal
Horse, Dog and Man 2:40 Read by Domenica Campbell
The Best Dog / Caesar, King Edward's Dog 3:05 Read by Greg Giordano
Just Our Dog 1:38 Read by SionedV
Ragged Rover 2:19 Read by Greg Giordano
To Flush, My Dog 5:05 Read by Ed Humpal
Frances 1:43 Read by Domenica Campbell
To My Setter, Scout 2:27 Read by Domenica Campbell
Why Strik'st Thou Me? 2:34 Read by Greg Giordano
Consolation / Argus 2:47 Read by Greg Giordano
Chained in the Yard 1:13 Read by Greg Giordano
Why the Dog's Nose Is Cold 2:27 Read by Jade Hjelstrom
Dog Language 1:15 Read by Roxanne Weber
A Dog's Loyalty 0:47 Read by Roxanne Weber
Part III The Dog in Action / Told to the Missionary 6:45 Read by Larry Wilson
The Dog of the Louvre 3:24 Read by Greg Giordano
The Chase 2:44 Read by Greg Giordano
The Under Dog / The Shepherd and His Dog 2:12 Read by Aromli
Beth Gelert 3:40 Read by Ed Humpal
The Flag and the Faithful / A Guardian at the Gate 1:38 Read by TriciaG
A Tale of the Reign Of Terror 7:16 Read by Elizabeth Buchanan
An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog 1:35 Read by Elizabeth Buchanan
The Fusiliers' Dog 4:29 Read by Greg Giordano
Fidelity 4:34 Read by Greg Giordano
The Shepherd Dog of the Pyrenee 3:12 Read by TriciaG
The Dog Under the Wagon 2:36 Read by Greg Giordano
Sal's Towser and My Trouser 2:01 Read by Greg Giordano
Rover in Church 3:12 Read by Greg Giordano
Part IV The Dog's Hereafter / Billy 2:09 Read by Larry Wilson
The Bond 1:12 Read by Damla Ozdemir
To a Dog 1:44 Read by Larry Wilson
Canine Immortality 2:17 Read by Savnarae
A Friendly Welcome / Exemplary Nick / The Difference 2:34 Read by Greg Giordano
Laddie 2:07 Read by Greg Giordano
A Dog's Epitaph 2:02 Read by Ian King
The Passing of a Dog / My Dog 2:08 Read by Ian King
Jack / In Memory of "Don" 1:43 Read by Savnarae
Roderick Dhu / Questions 2:19 Read by Diana Schmidt
His Epitaph / In Memorium 2:38 Read by Diana Schmidt
Questions 1:15 Read by Aromli
Our Dog Jock 1:41 Read by Greg Giordano
A Retriever's Epitaph 1:46 Read by TriciaG
Tory, A Puppy / On an Irish Retriever 2:40 Read by TriciaG