This book combines stories about dogs with drawings of dogs, both by the famous Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr.<BR>Starting with her decision to begin a kennel to the sad day when she had to close it, Emily Carr tells many stories about the joys and adventures of raising Old English Bobtail sheep dogs - especially Flirt, Punk and Loo. In the 25 vignettes that make up the book, she brings to life the affection, loyalty and nature of her dogs. Her writing is direct and honest, a breath of fresh air laced with humour and wry self-awareness.<BR>For the very first time, 12 of Emily Carr's lively drawings of dogs are reproduced here. She put these together in the form of a calendar depicting a year from the point of view of her dog Billie.