The Best Dog: Hilarious to Heartwarming Portraits of the Pups We Love

A gorgeous, heartwarming, and comedic collection of pup portraits and stories celebrating the enduring bond we share with our dogs, from acclaimed photographer, Aliza Eliazarov

Capturing animals’ unique personalities with humor and grace for over a decade, Aliza’s portraits have been exhibited and published widely, including on the covers of Modern Farmer magazine, BarkBox ads, and U.S. postage stamps.

From couch potatoes to working dogs, Aliza takes us on a journey revealing the individuality of our loyal companions through dazzling photos and captions that illuminate the deep connection we have with our pets. You’ll meet Frank, the bulldog who loves a tire; Maggie, the Jack Russell terrier who delivers homemade cookies to lobstermen; Eddy, the hero mutt who saved her farm from a fire; and many more soulful, funny, and downright adorable pups.

With evocative portraits and hilarious observations of close to 100 dogs, The Best Dog will confirm what we already know--dogs really are the best.

Aliza Eliazarov is an award-winning photographer and author of On the Farm. Her work has been recognized by the The New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, NRDC, UNFAO, and Rodale Institute. She was the lead photographer for BarkBox, and her work graced many issues of Modern Farmer. In 2021, Aliza had the great honor of being selected as a United States Postal Artist for the Heritage Breeds Forever Stamps. Her work has been exhibited in both the U.S. and abroad.