- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Collins; New edition edition (1 Dec 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007176074
- ISBN-13: 978-0007176076
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 52,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Collins Dog Owner’s Guides is a well-established series of superbly illustrated, practical books for pedigree dog owners. This is the perfect guide for any Cocker Spaniel lover.
Collins Dog Owner’s Guides is a well-established series of superbly illustrated, practical books for pedigree dog owners. The series has built up a reputation for their authoritative, comprehensive text and the quality of the specially commissioned photographs. All the most popular dog breeds are covered.
Each book is written by an expert breeder or show judge, and the Consultant Vets to the series are John and Caroline Bower. The text is practical and authoritative and illustrated throughout with colour photographs of champion dogs and practical step-by-step photoguides to training.
Each book is divided into three main sections:
1. You and Your Dog
Breed characteristics and behaviour
2. Caring for Your Dog
Practical information on feeding, training, grooming, exercising, breeding and showing
3. Healthcare and First Aid
Other titles in the series: English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, Labrador, West Highland Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier
From the Back Cover
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning a dog, this lavishly illustrated book is full of practical information and expert advice for pet owners and breeders.
• Understanding your dog’s behaviour
• Step-by-step photoguides to training and grooming
• Special features on showing and breeding
• Healthcare, health maintenance and disease prevention
• First aid and dealing with emergencies
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having already bought a Collins guide for my German Shepherd, I was not surprised by the quality of this book.
With clear illustrations and readable narrative, the book provides a basic overview of all that is involved in owning a cocker spaniel.
However, if you are looking for in-depth explanations for behavioural traits, training methods or grooming techniques this is not the book for you - further reading would definitely be required. Similarly, if the cocker is already part of your family and you are not planning to enter the realms of the show ring or breed circuit, 6 of the twelve chapters will not be relevant - an interesting read, but not particularly useful.
Overall, this book provides a sound basis for further reading. It is well presented and easy to understand, but does not go into enough depth to be the comprehensive guide it professes itself to be.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great for new owners, it has all of the information you will need, and is the best book I have found yet. I already know alot about cocker spaniels and this book expanded my knowledge even further. I would recomend this book to anybody, whether you know about the breed or don't have a clue.
BUY NOW!!!
BUY NOW!!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I was planning on getting a cocker spaniel as a family pet. It gives you a very good introduction to all the basic areas you need to know about, in a logical order. It starts of with the things you have to plan before you get your dog, what to do when you get your dog and longer term information about caring for your dog as it gets older.
You couldn't describe this book as the be all and end all of information about cockers, but then it's not meant to be. It is what it is, a good introduction to the world of cocker spaniel ownership.
You couldn't describe this book as the be all and end all of information about cockers, but then it's not meant to be. It is what it is, a good introduction to the world of cocker spaniel ownership.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cocker Spaniel training
Very helpful and explicit guide to training your spaniel especially if it is your first time dog training. Would recommend it.
Published 5 months ago by Alf
mal from norfolk
We are so impressed with this book, covers just about all we need to know about our new pup, training and loads of good info, would highly recommend this to any prospective owner... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mal
Out of date
This book is mainly about the 'show type' cocker and has little info about the 'working type' cocker. It also seems to be very out of date in terms of the writing and photographs. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Claire
good book
I found the book very informative,all the little things you need to know when you get a spaniel puppy.
I also bought two books for my friends, they were very pleased.
I also bought two books for my friends, they were very pleased.
Published 22 months ago by kay
Good all round book
Good started guide for anyone buying a cocker for the first time. Includes items such as choosing your puppy, basic training, through to health features throughout your cockers... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Michelle & Amber
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