1 comments about Portrait of the Dog as a Young Artist: Art from Scratch, by the World's Preeminent Canine Painter.

1. Just saw Tillie in action on Conan O'Brien last night, and it is really amazing what a true artist this little pup has become. The story of her life and work in Portrait of the Dog as a Young Artist should serve as inspiration to dogs (and cats) everywhere that they, too, can find fulfillment in art and create work that can stand alongside such modern masters as Pollack and De Kooning. A true collectible for dog lovers and art fans!!!

1 comments about Cats Are Better Than Dogs: From a Cat's Eye View.

1. I bought my mom this book for Christmas, and we both could not stop laughing at it. Definately get this book if you are a cat-lover.

No comments about Boston Terriers.

No comments about Clipping and grooming your poodle,: Step by step.

No comments about Housetraining: Simple Solutions: A Dog Fancy Book (Simplesolutions.).

1 comments about West Highland White Terriers.

1. a must book to grab for all westies lovers! makes me understand more on this breed and how i should handle my westie correctly.
   shall grab a few more copies when it's available and distribute to fellow westies owner friends!

2 comments about Australian Shepherd: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series).

1. A great deal of information for all stages of your Aussie and lovely pictures. Includes information about diseases, insurance, poisons, collars, grooming, breed standards, puppy proofing and body charts.



2. While many of the suggestions and explanations about this wonderful breed are consistent with other research documents I've read, I felt like there should've been more "meat" or text included on certain topics. In particular obedience training, feeding and the like.
   
   Australian Shepherds are *extremely* intelligent dogs (far more so than most labs or retrievers for example - though I certainly love those breeds as well (and own one)). For this reason they have very specific training requirements if both owner and dog are ultimately to have a good relationship. However this book gave equally thin treatment to this topic as it does for others of less importance. I sort of get the impression the author said "well we can only dedicate x pages per topic on average" and then stuck to that, instead of allowing more pages for the really important stuff and skimming the more obvious or less critical topics.
   
   This book *will* teach you something you didn't know most likely, but it will also leave you wanting more in-depth info. I'd give it 3.5 if I could....
   
   Friendly Advice: while I was well aware of the breed's characteristics before buying, please DO NOT let your kids (or your own conscience) talk you into buying one of these dogs just because you've seen them catching frisbees on the beach or because they're so cute. If you do not have the time and space to dedicate to this dog every single day, you will wind up with a frustrated and destructive dog. Shepherds need to keep their minds going and their bodies going as often as possible; they are not couch potatoes like many other breeds of similar temperment and looks.
   
   Also be sure to check your local Australian Shepherd rescue for available dogs before going to a breeder. You'd be amazed how many great dogs are out there already looking for homes. Don't contribute to the dog overbreeding problem in this country (more than 15 million dogs are euthanized every year in the US).

1 comments about The Forsyth Guide to Successful Dog Showing.

1. The Forsyth's teach all the basics for beginners in this very comprehenhive book. Both have gone on to become very respected all breed and Best in Show judges. They were mentors to the incomparable handler, George Alston. Their book is very comprehensive, and a must for any beginner.

No comments about Magnificat.

No comments about Afghan Hound (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (Comprehensive Owner's Guide/Kennel Club).