All illustrations are ©copyright The Illustrated London News The U.S. version of the cover, published by Ronnie Sellers Productions.

The UK version of the cover, published by Carroll & Brown, Ltd. Here are some sample interior pages, taken from production pdfs (so there will be minor differences from the published book):

Reviews
	Here are some reviews:

The above is from the 11/05/05 Nottingham Evening Post     From http://www.petsmiles.com/:   A Girl’s Best Friend by Joanna Sandsmark   Why dogs and not diamonds will never let you down!   A must-read for all female dog owners and wanabees .It is said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and dogs are a man’s best friend.   The truth is that dogs wearing diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Pairing a chic-lit sensibility with endearing vintage illustrations from a bygone era, it is the ideal book directed toward an audience of young, successful, dog-loving women including those thinking about owning one.   A Girl’s Best Friend does not provide prosaic information on feeding, training and care – but takes a light hearted look at the joys of dog ownership and all the other reasons why today’s celebrity girl (and yesterday’s) wouldn’t be seen without her canine companion.   If you’re not convinced, the amusing and informative written material and enchanting illustrations will change your mind in a moment.     • Surprising and useful insights into the female-canine relationship   • Fascinating information and dog tales about well-known dog owners past and present   • Chapters include; ‘What does your dog say about you?’, ‘Famous dogs in the cinema’, ‘For appearance’s sake’, ‘The new single mother’, ‘Corgi and Bess’, ‘For appearance’s sake’ etc.     From the 11/05/05 The Newark Advertiser   Perfect Pooches   A light-hearted look at the joys of dog ownership is offered by Joanna Sandsmark in A Girl's Best Friend.   She urges women to forget men and argues that dogs alone can provide all the loyalty and support a girl needs.   She says: "The truth is that dogs wearing diamonds are a girl's best friend."   This small, yet sweet book contains amusing quotes and anecdotes about dogs and their owners, with vintage illustrations from The London Illustrated News picture library.     From Dog Training Weekly (12/02/05)   Book Review by Bernice Emanuel   A Girl's Best Friend: Why Dogs Are Better Than Diamonds By Joanna Sandsmark   What an ideal Christmas stocking filler this little book will prove to be. This book, which is beautifully illustrated, is a collection of sayings, articles on dog care and dog stories and takes a light-hearted look at the joys of dog ownership.  This book looks at the relationship between females and their canine companions and quotes the famous remark "The more I see of men, the more I like dogs".   The advice on dog shows is "...Make sure you can strut effortlessly in stiletto heels when holding onto her leash. Dress professionally, but sexy enough to capture the eye of the male judges. Learn some tricks: it's important to be able to smile without wrinkling, jog without too much bouncing, and always – always – be sure the camera gets your best side.  Only then will you, er, your dog, have a chance at winning!"   I can certainly recommend this delightful little book as an ideal Christmas present. It is a fun book which a dog owner would appreciate.   Published by Carroll and Brown Publications Ltd.     From Amazon.co.uk   The truth revealed about women and their dogs, February 22, 2006 Reviewer: Madonna Gauding  from USA   Joanna Sandsmark is a gifted writer who really does understand the very special relationship we women have with our dogs. The stories she tells are exceptionally clever, entertaining and engaging. As if that's not enough, the book is filled with vintage color pictures from the archives of the The Illustrated London News, and they are nothing less than fantastic. This is a wonderful book to give to any woman you know who loves dogs.