For someone who loves German Shepherds
German Shepherds of Australia, Volume One
Over 200 German Shepherds, each beside a story from their own family. Give it, and watch them go looking for the dog that looks like theirs.
See the book, $150Christmas
Christmas gifts for dog lovers
A book they will keep on the coffee table long after the paper is gone, with a real dog and a few lines from its family on every page. Here is what to choose. Please order soon, so it arrives safely before Christmas.
Order now, so it arrives safely and on time
Please order as soon as you can. These are the approximate last days to order for Christmas:
Anywhere in Australia
Order by Monday 7 December
New Zealand, the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong
Order by Monday 16 November
Every order leaves within 2 business days, and these dates allow for that and for Australia Post's Christmas sending dates. The sooner you order, the safer your gift.
Missed the date? A portrait gift voucher can be the perfect solution: no post required! See the vouchers
What to choose
Four big square hardcovers of real Australian dogs, photographed by Living Image Photography, with a few lines from each dog's family beside every portrait. Every one helps an animal rescue.
For a family who talks about their dog like one of the kids
Shoot the Dog, Volume Two
Over 250 dogs of every breed and cross, from Bambi, delivered by Santa, to Joey, a rescue Kelpie cross.
See the book, $150
For someone whose dog is part of the family
Shoot the Dog, Volume Three
Over 250 more dogs, in their families' own words. It lives on the coffee table and gets picked up by every visitor who has ever loved a dog.
See the book, $150
For the person whose camera roll is mostly their dog
Shoot the Dog, Volume Four
Over 250 dogs and the people who love them: the book they would make themselves if they could.
See the book, $150Make it theirs
Ask for a dedication. After you order, send us a message with your order number, who the book is for and what you would like written, and it will be signed with your words at no charge.
It can come from you, or from the dog.
Getting it under the tree
- Send it straight to them
- Give their name and address as the delivery address at checkout.
- Somewhere someone can take it in
- These are big books, about the size of a vinyl record sleeve, so they will not fit through a letterbox slot.
- Postage
- $20 per order anywhere in Australia, and every extra book travels free. Overseas, $20 per book.
Left it late?
For a dog lover in Melbourne or elsewhere in Victoria, a Living Image portrait voucher needs no post. It is designed with their name and emailed within 24 hours, ready to give on the day, and they choose their session in the new year, any time in the next three years.
My Dog and Me, $195. For someone and the dog who follows them everywhere.
Pet, $195. For the animal of the house, on their own and at their best.
Each includes a portrait session at home, in a favourite park or on the beach, a reveal to see every portrait together, and a $100 credit towards the artwork they choose.
See the portrait vouchersFor the children under the tree
Picture books from our shelf for the youngest dog lovers in the house. Each opens at Booktopia, which posts them itself, so check its Christmas delivery dates at checkout.
The Muttcracker
Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
The ballet dog returns for a Christmas show; a seasonal gift that pairs with Dogs Don't Do Ballet.
Hairy Maclary's Bone
Lynley Dodd
Hairy Maclary and his gang of rhyming dogs squabble over a bone; more of the New Zealand read-aloud that children already know by heart.
Where's Spot?
Eric Hill
Lift the flaps to find Spot hiding; the first dog book for many babies and toddlers.
Clyde the Greyhound
Beck Feiner and Robin Feiner
Lucy adores her adopted greyhound and gives him everything, so why is Clyde still not happy? A gentle story about what a rescue dog really needs.
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Questions people ask
When should I order a dog book for Christmas?
As soon as you can. The approximate last days are Monday 7 December for delivery anywhere in Australia, and Monday 16 November for New Zealand, the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong. Every order leaves within 2 business days, and these dates allow for that and for Australia Post's Christmas sending dates.
Can the book be signed with a Christmas message?
Yes, at no charge. After you order, send us a message with your order number, who the book is for and what you would like written, and it will be signed with your dedication.
Can you send it straight to the person?
Yes. At checkout, give their name and address as the delivery address. One small thing worth knowing: these are big books, about the size of a vinyl record sleeve, so they will not fit through a letterbox slot. If it is a surprise, send it somewhere someone can take it in.
What if I have missed the date?
A portrait gift voucher can be the perfect solution: no post required. It is designed with their name and arrives by email within 24 hours. You can still order a book too; it leaves within 2 business days, but it may arrive after Christmas.