No comments about Scottish Terriers (Domestic Dogs).

No comments about Hunt Close!: A Realistic Guide to Training Close-Working Gun Dogs for Today's Tight Cover Conditions.

No comments about Book of the Rottweiler/H-1035.

1 comments about Yorkshire Terrier Today (Dog Breed Books).

1. Ms. Sameja-Hilliard has captured the versatility of the yorkshire terrier. The book covers everything from your new puppy, to showing and training your yorkie in conformation, obedience, and performance events. History of the yorkie, complete with many photos of the early yorkshire terrier, shows how this breed has evolved. The breed standard is also covered, as well as grooming and health issues. Although this is a Britsh author, American yorkie breeder/judge Betty Dullinger also discusses the American yorkies today in the final chapter. A good book for any yorkie enthusiast. Easy reading, nice layout, and lots of pictures to correlate with the text.

5 comments about The Rufus Chronicle: Another Autumn.

1. A well-written real life of a Brittany and its owner in the field over the years. Very authentic, very moving.



2. I dislike books about dogs as a general rule, but The Rufus Chronicle was an unexpected treasure. Gusewelle speaks with a solid yet familiar voice about the joys and the learning curve of raising a dog from a pup with the intent for it to be a hunting dog. I haven't hunted or had a dog for many years, but with every turn of the page I was transported back to a time when my greatest pleasure was taking to the field with my canine companion. This book has the rare quality of speaking to the reader on a basic human level, causing you to not only remember scenes from your past, but also sounds, smells, and feelings. If you hunt, keep dogs, or are simply an animal lover with a big heart, then you must read this book.



3. This memoir by columnist Gusewelle of the life of his dog Rufus is rich, funny and gives a thorough explication of what it meant to live with the Brittany Rufus. I was not partial to the passages on hunting, as I am not a hunter, but I was still engrossed in the book, because these incidents told a lot about Rufus, and after all, HE loved the hunt. It's a pleasant read, with a not unexpected end that while sad completes the story satisfactorily. If you know someone who loves to read, hunt and loves his dogs, this book is definitely the perfect gift.



4. This book catches your attention immediately. The author's style makes you want to curl up and read without putting this book down for even a second! I am a Brittany owner but dog owners of all breeds, especially gun dogs, will find themselves smiling, crying, laughing and more as they take an emotional journey with the author and his dog through the seasons of their collective lives! ....a wonderful, heartwarming experience, don't miss it!



5. This will warm the hearts of all dog lovers. Dog owners will reflect on their own experiences with dogs as they read about Rufus, his yard mate and his Master, Charles. Do not be surprised if you find yourself smiling, crying and even laughing out loud.

2 comments about It Takes a Dog to Raise a Village: True Stories of Remarkable Canine Vagabonds.

1. This is a short,lightweight little book, containing some simply written "wandering dog" stories. It's sure to appeal to dog lovers of all types, but probably not many others.



2. It is a fun book to read for adults as well as kids.

1 comments about Just Friends: A Dog's Tribute to Buddies, Pals & Amigos.

1. I received this book from a neighbor and friend. I read various pages from it everyday. The photos are wonderful if you are an animal lover and even if you are not! Each entry about friendship is such great food for thought about the tremendous value of having a true friend. I can't recomend it enough and will continue the tradition of sending it to good friends.

4 comments about The Official Book of the Labrador Retriever.

1. A great book to add to the collection for someone who is lab addicted and wants to have a book that covers a little bit of everything, from history to show to health.



2. This is a very informative book. Excellent color photography. The LRC is a definite authority and the work presented in this book shows the dedication of this organization to the breed. All topics covered present a lot of info, nicely put together. For the person just looking for a book to pass his eyes about, the pictures will satisfy, but for someone wanting to really learn about the Labrador Retriever this is a great book. If you own a Labrador you should also own one copy of this marvelous work.



3. I am a non-breeder, average suburban dog lover. I have owned several labs, am about to get another. Purchased this book from Amazon.com, returned immediately. Content is adequate, but multi-authors give same material over several different chapters-poor effort at editing. Basically an amateur effort at a very high price by people who are not writers. There is useful information there, just low quality presentation.



4. This book is a "must" for anyone who owns, or plans on owning a Labrador Retriever. It covers the history of the breed, famous Labradors, famous kennels, breeding, training for show and field work, genetic troubles to look for, veterinary care, ins and outs of showing and field/hunt trials, and much more! All of the sections are covered in great detail not just skimmed over. Far and away the most used book in our Lab Library. A great value at any price.

   Kevin Ingalls, Legacy Labs

No comments about Scottish Deerhound (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (Comprehensive Owner's Guide).

2 comments about Great Pyrenees (KW Dog).

1. While this book is not the most expensive on the market, it appears to have been created from a 'boiler-plate' of a series of canine books. Rather too much of it is not specific to Great Pyrenees. We have owned several Great Pyrenees and, from time to time, need information from reference sources. This book does not fall in to that category. It can be classified as "Read through it once and then never refer to it again".

   There are several other Great Pyrenees books on the market that more adequately describe the requirements of owning one of these large dogs. Andrew Jonson's attempt to address all matters relating to Great Pyrenees falls well short of the mark.

   This is not a book to recommend to potential or existing owners. Probably okay for children




2. For the price, this book covers enough of the basics of the breed to give you an idea if the dog is worth a more-detailed research. The 'care guide' section (which takes up about 1/3 of the book) is very general, it can apply to any dog. This book alone is not enough for any serious research. If you're seriously considering the Great Pyrenees as a pet you will need a better reference book, like The New Complete Great Pyrenees, also found via Amazon.