Choosing a Dog For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) |  | Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Rating:  7 reviews
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Media: Digital
Edition: 1
Pages: 360
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.8
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.71
ASIN: B000FPVPCM
Publication Date: July 29, 2001
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Product Description
Adding a pet to the household is an exciting time but one where you need to coast, exploring the pros and cons, rather than zooming full speed ahead. The decisions you make now will affect you for the next decade or longer," cautions Chris Walkowicz, author of Choosing a Dog For Dummies. "People put more research into buying a lawn mower than choosing a dog. To be responsible, you need to examine facts, facilities and finances." In Choosing a Dog For Dummies, Chris does much of the necessary homework for you. She presents a wealth of information, including advice from hundreds of long-time owners who care deeply about their dogs. "By hearing owners tell all (the good, the bad, and the ugly) about their breeds," says Chris, "a prospective buyer knows up front what to expect." Neatniks know which types shed. Allergy sufferers can sort through less sneeze-provoking groups. And couch-potatoes know who will be demanding a walk each evening.
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The perfect starting point January 23, 2007
Stacy F. (Long Island, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just finished reading this book and buying my first puppy. This was my bible. I even had folded down pages and brought the book with me when I went to pick up my puppy at the breeder. This book was great because if you go on the AKC web site, they describe dogs by the qualities I didn't care about. They talk about fur markings, tail length, and things about being show quality. This book told me what I wanted to know about each breed like if it's good with kids, how much it sheds, and typical behaviors you can expect. It does that for many breeds including those considered rare. All the info was here about how to find a puppy, questions to ask when interviewing breeders, what all the health certifications mean, etc. It's told from the perspective of a person on the inside who is clearly knowledgeable about the dog world. It would be nice if more of the pictures were in color, as opposed to just the top 20 breeds, but you can't have everything and it would cost a lot more if it did. But overall, it's a great book for someone interested in getting a dog and wanting to know about all the different breeds.
 ALWAYS good to look at different qualities each breed has November 3, 2006
Harmony (Canada)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Like the easy to find requirements for each breed.
A Godsend! September 28, 2006
Kathryn Mccurdy (Alexandria, VA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a Godsend for folks trying to decide which is the right breed of dog for them. Concise yet complete, and very readable. You sit down intending to glance through your new book, and end up reading it cover-to-cover (often laughing out loud). You now have a short list of possible breeds, and you know just what to do next, to find your dog. Great book for dog-hunters!
Good Book September 7, 2004
Patrick Heyrman (USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is full of information on all kinds of different dog breeds. It tells you if the breed is good with kids, how much it sheds, what it is good at, and more.
An invaluable resource February 11, 2002
R. Blanton (VA, USA)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
As a cat-owner looking for a dog, I needed help. I've only lived with cats during my lifetime (except the dog my parents had until I was 5). This book gives information about the different breeds of dogs, about finding a breeder or rescuing an animal, plus much much more. If you are looking into finding the type of dog that will fit into your household, I highly recommend this book. My husband also found it to be full of information, and he's been a dog-owner all of his life!
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