Woof!: A Gay Man's Guide to Dogs (CompanionHouse Books) - Hardcover

De Prisco, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1931993866 ISBN 13: 9781931993869

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2007

Synopsis

The book Joan Rivers calls my dog bible,” Woof! is the quintessential queer guide for dog lovers, offering a hilarious take on gay dog ownership unlike any other book out there! Author Andrew De Prisco and illustrator Jason O’Malley have created a LGBTQ classic that defines the 28 breeds” of gay men and recommends which breeds are best for each. From Drag Queen and All-American Boy to Twink, Leatherman, and Log Cabin Queer, every gay man will find advice and hilarity on every page of this award-winning gift book. (For gay men who are not sure of their breed, there is a temperament sorter to help determine their homo DNA.) In addition to being a breed-selection guide for the dog-loving Q-set, Woof! provides no-nonsense information about how to purchase a dog from a breeder, bringing the puppy home, training, caring, and feeding for the dog. It also offers tongue-in-cheek pointers along the lines of choosing the best gay name for the puppy, shopping for extravagant accessories, throwing a gay puppy shower (for the gifts!), hiring the right staff to take care of the puppy, and using the well-cared-for dog as a man magnet. DePrisco, who has been actively involved in the dog world (and gay world) for over two decades, has tapped all his doggy resources to bring readers the most fabulous advice from some of the nation’s Top Dog Men, including breeders of Westminster Best in Show winners, world-revered judges, and international canine experts. The chapter Studs and Bitches: The Secret Sex Lives of Dogs” addresses hot topics such as homosexual dogs, promiscuity in the dog world, and getting unleashed and hooking up at dog parks. In the book’s final chapter , The Rainbow Tour: Stepping Out in Gay Society,” the author throws a virtual pride parade of doggy activities, from the über-queer world of dog shows to vacations, gay resorts, and camping (with actual tents!). The true message of the book beyond the campy humor, wildly funny illustrations, and off-color remarks rings out from every page: Woof! is for everyone who wants to be the most responsible and devoted dog owners on the planet.

About this title

From the Publisher

2008 Benjamin Frankling Award winner; Gay & Lesbian category

From the Inside Flap

Intimately acquainted with gay men and the world of purebred dogs, author Andrew De Prisco proves the perfect liaison between these two glittery sets, offering his sage and lavender advice for partnering for life. Assuming the role of gay village matchmaker, he sets out on a virtuous mission to help every gay man find his ideal canine mate. The author, with the colorful assistance of illustrator Jason O'Malley, depicts all twenty-eight breeds of gay man with loving detail, highlighting the suitability of each as a potential dog-owning homosexual. For each of these breeds, arranged alphabetically in the text, from the All-American Boy through the Yenta, the author recommends which purebred dogs would make the most fabulous companions. Among his heavenly matches are:

* For the Drag Queen, a big-haired show girl: "Because Poodles in general are much easier to leash-train when you are wearing high heels, they are preferred to Afghans, who tend to tug."

* For the Hairdresser, a lockless looker: "Who the hell wants to do hair at home after dealing with the rats' nests of clients all day? The Whippet--elegant, easy care, and no locks to speak of--or the smaller Italian Greyhound or the Miniature Pinscher have lots of attitude and require nothing more than a chamois!"

* For the Show Tune Queen, a leonine diva: "Raised by eunuchs and other distinguished gay men, the Pekingese effortlessly commands center stage and is the most frequently cited breed in the lyrics of Cole Porter."

The author's extensive research, interviews with dozens of the world's top gay dog experts, and face-to-face encounters with thousands of relatively willing participants shine through on every page. Gay dog lovers will find unusable advice and frivolous admonishments alongside actually helpful information for their life on the other end of the rainbow leash. Woof! serves as gay guide to everything from selecting and purchasing a purebred puppy and preliminary role playing (with your dog) to choosing a proper gay name, hiring a staff to tend to your dog, and squandering your trust fund on designer collars, day spas, and doggy bling.

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1931993866
• ISBN 13: 9781931993869
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208
• Illustrator: O'Malley Jason