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“A book full of humor, insight, and wisdom.”
– Alyson Sheldrake, best-selling author of Kat the Dog

4.8 Amazon Rating, with 92% 5-Star Reviews

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About Downward Sizing Dog

In Downward Sizing Dog, you’ll enter a world combining heart-warming stories with the scientific evidence proving small dogs are ideal companions:

  • They’re smart, they’re heroic, they’re clean, and they’re green
  • They travel big and live long
  • They’re better for our bodies and (often) easier on our wallets;
  • They’re as intelligent, as empathetic, and as entertaining as big dogs.
  • They’re perfect both for families on the go and especially for those of us enjoying the freedom of our fifties and beyond.

Whether you’re a fan of Great Danes or Dachshunds, Downward Sizing Dog will broaden your perspective on the canine kingdom, shedding light on the often underestimated smaller breeds and their significant role as human’s best friend.

Downward Sizing Dog is a “home-run book,” and a “lovely read” filled with “delightful insights into the world of small dogs”. So, sit back, curl up with your furry friend, and get ready to explore the world through a smaller, but equally lovable, lens.

  • “I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased several more for holiday gift giving! Well done Ms. Izzo, well done!” Kindle Customer, Verified Purchase

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  • “Now I look upon my small rescue dog with even greater appreciation and gratitude for her keen intelligence, ease of care, and her big dog heart.” C.M.Amazon Reviewer

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  • “Full of humor and relatability….” Lisa Rimmert, author of Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog

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  • “I really enjoyed the way this book is written. It was like watching a feel-good movie!” Marly Arandia, Amazon Review, Verified Purchase

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  • “Thank you Karen for so beautifully writing and sharing this secret with everyone else. I highly recommend this book!” Jennifer Lambert, Amazon Review (Canada)

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“Educational and informative!”

Photo of Dr. Stanley Coren looking with love on a smiling CavalierDr. Stanley Coren, Long-time Canine Corner columnist with Psychology Today. Author multiple best-selling books, including Do Dogs Dream?

“…fun, incredibly engaging and educating read…. I have reached a stage where I really want to have dog in my life again but, a large dog no longer seems to be the right fit. This book opened my eyes to the joys that having a small dog can bring.

Steve R, Verified Amazon Review

“With humor and relatability, author Karen Lena Izzo teaches us that small dogs are DOGS…This book has stuck in my brain.”

Lisa Rimmert, Author of Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog
“Excellent book about the joy of small dogs! Very informative and a delightful read!! Highly recommend if you have a small dog or ever thought of having one join the family!!”
Lynda Snyder, Verified Amazon Review
“To fall in love with a small dog has been the greatest gift to our family…Thank you Karen for so beautifully writing and sharing this secret with everyone else;) I highly recommend this book! “
Jennifer Lambert, Amazon Review
Amazon Customer, Canada Review

“Delightful…a fun and compelling read!”

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