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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