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THE HOWELL BOOK OF DOGS - THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE TO 300 BREEDS AND VARIETIES
by Liz Palika (See other books by author)
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Publisher: HOWELL BOOKS / JWS
Edition: 2007 Hardback, 389 pages
ISBN: 9780470009215
Item: DEG828
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Summary: "The Howell Book of Dogs" is a hardcover, four-color book that will serve as a timeless and authoritative reference for dog owners and those who are considering getting a dog.
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"The Howell Book of Dogs" is a hardcover, four-color book that will serve as a timeless and authoritative reference for dog owners and those who are considering getting a dog. Approximately 300 breeds and varieties are covered, encompassing AKC breeds, UKC breeds, and many rare breeds, such as the Eurasier, Jagd Terrier, Mi Ki, and Thai Ridgeback. One or more color photos of each breed will supplement text that describes the breed's origins, physical characteristics, and personality traits. In addition, the book includes an informative section about dog care and training, making it the only reference book dog owners will ever need.
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| a good introduction to dogs, January 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Vicky Hagemeister |
The Howell Book of Dogs would make a fine addition to the library of someone just starting out in dogs. The book opens with chapters on topics such as selecting and living with a dog, feeding and grooming a dog and how to train your dog. The training section does not emphasize any training approach over any other and strives for a balanced, non-judgemental approach, but the specific how-to instructions use lure and reward training.
The great strength of the book is in the breed descriptions. Because the book covers many unfamiliar breeds, this part of the book would be useful for professional dog trainers looking for info on a new client. Each breed gets one to two pages of description and a color photograph. The text notes exercise needs, ease or difficulty of training and grooming, the origins and uses of the breed, a description of the temperament and type of home the breed needs.
Anyone looking for a single volume on dogs would be well served by this book. |
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