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This book is a must for anyone considering a canine addition to the family. Nearly 150 breeds are presented with a full photo for each and a complete checklist including personality and physical characteristics, as well as both possitive and negative attributes. Never before has there been such depth of truth and authority collected in one comprehensive volume.
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Researched through interviews with long-time breed owners.
What responsible breeders want most is for our dogs to be happy. We know our dogs won't be unless their owners are also happy. Responsible buyers research their purchase before making a final decision.
What responsible breeders want most is for our dogs to be happy. We know our dogs won't be unless their owners are also happy. Responsible buyers research their purchase before making a final decision.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I always read breed books. This is undoubtedly the best. While most of the others appear to crib material from each other, thus passing on incorrect information, Ms. Walkowicz clearly went out and found correct information about breed personalities of the rarer breeds. She is the only one who characterized the papillon as wanting to be dominant to other pets in the household (true) or standard schnauzers as being very bright but jet-propelled monsters until age 2 (also generally true). On the basis of the information she gives about breeds I do know, I trust her for correct information about other breeds I don't know so well.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought THE PERFECT MATCH to add to my collection of many dog breed books, and found it to be very informative; Even moreso than some of my other books. The descriptions are very well written, even giving information for the buyer to consider before a purchase of the particular breed (for example....would it be a good breed with small children in the home, or in an apartment, or in the city, etc.)
The dog breeds are all listed by catergory (an example would be: Basset hounds are listed in the Hound category), and their are even listings of rare dog breeds.
The only drawback I found to the book, and the one reason why I did not rate it a 10, was the fact that it was not printed in color. It would have been very nice to have seen some of the darker breeds pictured in color, because their coats often came across as being very dull. This did not deter from the writing or descriptions however, so all in all, I would say it is one of the best breed dog books on the market today.
This is an excellent book for people considering a dog as a pet, and also it is an excellent reference guide for those of us who enjoy attending dog shows.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
The dog breeds are all listed by catergory (an example would be: Basset hounds are listed in the Hound category), and their are even listings of rare dog breeds.
The only drawback I found to the book, and the one reason why I did not rate it a 10, was the fact that it was not printed in color. It would have been very nice to have seen some of the darker breeds pictured in color, because their coats often came across as being very dull. This did not deter from the writing or descriptions however, so all in all, I would say it is one of the best breed dog books on the market today.
This is an excellent book for people considering a dog as a pet, and also it is an excellent reference guide for those of us who enjoy attending dog shows.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is one of the best books that i myself have read on "how to buy the right type of dog for you".i would recommend this book to anybody that asked which book to buy and read.i work in a book store this will help the author a whole lot. thanx, mike t****r
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A must buy before choosing a breed. I have many dog books and consider myself to be fairly knowledgeable about different breeds but this is by far the best book I've seen. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Happy Snapper
An excellent "field guide" and overview of dog breeds.
I would recommend "The Right Dog For You" by Daniel Tortora, Ph.D. in conjunction with this book. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 1999
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