Mutts

Quick: Whats the leading dog breed in the world? Well, of course, it isnt a breed at all. The top dog, in terms of the numbers, is the humble mutt. And muttsin their infinitely quirky, oddball, all-mixed-up varietyhave a very special place in all our hearts.

Even so, mutts contributions to dogdomand to the millions of human beings whose lives they share and enrichhave tended to remain uncelebrated. With Mutts, pet photographer Sharon Montrose aims to elevate these beloved but underappreciated companions status through a series of 60 portraits that unleash the intelligence, cockiness, loyalty, energy, good looks, and sheer irresistibility of the mixed-breed dog.

Its a job to which Montrose brings a substantial professional pedigree (so to speak). In her four previous hit books for STC, she lovingly trained her cameras eye on purebred puppies, chihuahuas, dachshunds, and labs. Now, in this beautifully photographed and impeccably designed book, she accords mutts the same V.I.P. (Very Important Pooch) treatment. No matter what the mixcocker spaniel/poodle, terrier/chihuahua, poodle/labrador, or heeler/corgiMontroses gentle pack of adorable mongrels is guaranteed to charm. Like each of its subjects, Mutts makes a one-of-a-kind addition to any dog lovers life.