Breeds Books

This BIG book is very suitable for horse lovers out there who are anxious to look at beautiful Breeds of Horses. I dream of having a horse someday and this book told me which kind I want, so I really took a step into getting a horse. If you want information on your favorite horse, then buy this book, and open a book of horses.

If you love horses, get this book. Filled with great pictures and information about each breed listed in the book. I look at it over and over again.

This book would be worth it just for the photos but there's also a wonderful lot of information about so many different breeds. The research that has gone into producing it will make this a definitive reference book for all horse lovers. It's going to make a really great surprise present for anyne who loves horses as much as the authors & photographer so obviously do. It really is a Big Value book. Buy It!

Could not put it down,Tells you everything from A to z. the best and most complete book on yorkies you"ll ever be able to find. beautiful full color pictures and knowledgeable text. Was able to find a champion relative of my own dog.

I doubt any breed has as thorough a book on it as does this book for Yorkshire Terriers. This is a complete book resplendant with photographs and information.

Perhaps the only thing not discussed is how to make a profit with Yorkies. I suspect nobody makes a financial profit with these guys, because if they're all like our Buddy, you just could not part with even a single pup!

My wife and I, and those of us at LJ's Breaking Free$ could not be pleased more than we are with this book - Bill Anderson (LJ).

This is a very good book. If I could only get one book this is the book I would buy. Book has 17 chapters 346 pages. Covers everything you would want to know about this breed. Lots of colored pictures. Discusses the history, who's who in the fancy, showing, grooming, breeding , selecting puppy , puppy care, career in dogs.

Boxer Blueprint is not a long read, but is one of the best breed books ever written. It covers the standard in great depth and it is easily understood. It is truly a must have for the serious breeder and boxer conformation judges. Anyone who is looking for a show quality boxer puppy will surely find this book to be well worth the money you will pay for it.

This is the book on the boxer standard. Afraid to pay 27 dollars total for the book, don't be. It'll help you find the puppy that you really want and save you money in the long run. There's so much to know, and this book covers it all.

THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN BY A VET WHO HAS SHOWN, BRED AND JUDGED BOXERS HIS ENTIRE LIFE. DR. BUCHWALD KNOWS EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BOXER FROM THE INSIDE OUT. HIS DRAWINGS AND SCRIPT ARE EASY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND. IF YOU ONLY OWN ONE BOOK ON THIS BREED, THIS IS THE ONE TO HAVE.

Gail MacMillan, has, with a great deal of sensivity brought together stories about the Little River Duck Dog (from Nova Scotia) and the people who have bred them over the years. Archival photos show the delightful dog, their owners, and the the love that takes place......

A great book about Nova Scotia's Little River tolling retrievers which are bred to ATTRACT as well as retrieve ducks. Lots of background stories about the breeders and owners of these dogs.

This story of dogs bred to attract ducks is more than entertaining. Gail MacMillan takes the reader back from the show dogs, the registered Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, back to the Little River Duck Dogs, and to their owners who have, for centuries now, kept these beautiful dogs. Toller, retriever, and family pet, the Little River Duck Dog is a prize and so is the book by Gail MacMillan.

This is a great book on retriever training. I began with the Richard Wolters training books and found this book when my lab was about 11 weeks old. Both training methods run along the same lines and I would recommend both in training. The only hangup is that it takes only a few nights to read the books but seeing the progress in your dog is slow. BE PATIENT!!! When looking back your dog will be right on track. Good luck.

I own a dozen different dog traning books and this is easily the most readable and helpful by far.In contrast to the usual dry how-to books one usually finds for dog training this book reads quickly and painlessly for the new dog owner because of his hilarious personal anecdotes and often self deprecating humor.There is something in this book for everyone from the serious retriever trainer to the non-hunting dog owner.The biggest surprise is the fact that he gives you his e-mail address and yes he has already answered me back with a response to my training questions.I would give it the highest recommendation for the reader who desires a steady,well-mannered hunting companion who can also be a pleasure for the entire family.

Mr Barlow presents his training method in a very well organized and insightful way that makes training much less stressful for owners and dogs alike. Its all about the dog. The anecedotes he shares are hilarious and makes you feel that you're not the only knucklehead trying to train a dog. Follow this method and you will save a lot of money by not buying all the "Dog training toys." One of his key instruments is a rock! You'll girly giggle when you see how simple "the rock" works.

This series has been phenominal! I especially enjoyed this book's account of Mariacher and his "Rogue Warrior" attitude. Marchinko... I mean Mariacher's use of the UNODIR displays how a highly intelligent SEAL can adapt, not only in the field, but with the pencil pushers as well. A GREAT AND ACCURATE READ!

This book is one that should be rated as a classic for all of the people that enjoy really well written war stories of our times. Even though tthe story is not based on true life accounts, this book really impressed me. I bought the book about 2 years ago and have read, and reread it many a time. I feel that this book really represents how a man will react in such a hostile environment. Lt. Baxter learns how to cope with himself in such hellish reality. If you are considering a career in the military, you should really read this book.

This is as close as a person can get to being a SEAL without going through BUD/S! Let the butt-kicking commence as the US Navy SEALs plunge into the Rung-Sat Special Zone in the Delta led by a Maverick XO named Mariacher(pronounced Myokker). The war can be won if the SEALs of Teams 1 and 2 can fight it their way. It's a battle that rages in the jungle between Charlie and the SEALs and at MAC-V and the Pentagon between the SEALs and the REMFs. Who will win? Read it and find one of the best fiction novels ever written about the courage, tenacity, and true ass-kicking strength of the US Navy SEALs

A cracking book on these unmistakeable dogs. Loads of great photos and crammed full of information. I just can't resist their funny squished up little faces. Even my wife loved the book, and she is unnerved at our young puppy's resemblance to her best friend's father who was a sex-offender. But the little fellow just cracks me up with his baby slobber-chops.

We breed French Bulldogs, but as there are no decent books in print on the breed, this is the next best thing. I don't think I could have successfully raised our first two litters without its step by step instructions. VERY useful for anyone who wants to take an active role in their dog's litter, regardless of breed. It will most certainly reduce your mortality rate.

I highly recommend this book all the time to people interested in buying a bulldog puppy or raising a litter. It is a storehouse of info. on the Bulldog. I literally have hundreds of books and this is my favorite on the Bulldog. It also has a lot of pictures of Bulldogs. You'd be suprised you might just find some pics of your Bulldogs relatives.

What are the real 'bully dogs' and the truth about the breeds? This examines six bull-and-terrier dogs, offering photos, narrative by a judge and bulky breed historian, and considering the history and development of these special breeds. It also includes the author's life with a bully, considers new breeds being developed, and surveys its impact on competitions and beyond. Highly recommended for any library strong in dog breeds or competition history.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Another great book from David Harris. If placed on the coffee table, it will be of interest to all lookers. The photographs are wonderful. The text is simple and informative, but the color photos will keep anyone's interest!

David Harris, no stranger to the world of the Bully breeds, has written a wonderful book on these ever popular breeds - American Pit Bull, American Staff, Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier, the Mini Bull Terrier plus the Staffordshire BT. Excellent text that covers not only the great points of these dogs, but some things that one should be aware of before rushing out to buy one of these breeds. Beautiful photographs and an excellent section by William Secord on the bully breeds in art. If you have an interest in any of these breeds, this book belongs in your library!

Canine Terminology by Harold Spira is a timeless classic that every dog enthusiast should own. If you are the slightest bit interested in breeding dogs, showing dogs or just knowing about dogs this book explains clearly,concisely and with excellant drawings what all the terms that you will find in dog breed standards and show reports actually mean. It is written for all levels of knowledge in a non-patronising way that imparts knowledge and instills confidence in the reader and also shows a love and respect of the subject. This book is widely recommended by many courses on dogs, quite deservedly so.

What a book! For anyone in the dog industry, I found this book of canine terminology fascinating. I love it! To me it's the "Dog Dictionary". As I'm fairly new to the industry this book will certainly bring me up to speed.

If you can have only one book on canine terminology and structure, this is it. Thorough, interesting and well illustrated. It will help anyone understand breed standards and breeders' "dog talk".

"Cat World: A Feline Encyclopedia" by Desmond Morris is a great reference and a wonderful browse for cat lovers. This encyclopedia contains nearly a thousand illustrated entries covering eighty breeds of domestic cats, thirty-six species of wild cats, plus articles on feline anatomy, behavior, biology, folklore, history, literature and art.

Other sections list "The 100 Best Cat Books," cat films, cat societies, and cat welfare organizations. One of my favorite entries is a list of authors and their cats, and their quotations about cats. For instance, Brian Aldiss and his cats, Macramé, Yum-Yum, Foxie, Jackson, and Nickie list the two things cats cannot stand: "The wretched Door, the horrid Fence."

The one deliberate omission in this encyclopedia is the subject of feline veterinary care. A good reference for this sort of information is "The Cornell Book of Cats," edited by Mordecai Siegal.

Morris, a trained zoologist, was the curator of mammals at the London Zoo from 1959 to 1971, where he was responsible for the largest collection of wild felines in the world. He has also authored other popular works on zoology, including "The Naked Ape" and "Catwatching."

As might be expected from his background, the author's entries on feline behavior are some of the most interesting in the encyclopedia. Morris states that cats have a much greater acoustic range than dogs or humans, especially in their ability to hear high-pitched sounds. Cats prefer to hunt by stealth and need to be able to detect the ultrasonic squeaking of their prey.
I'll never forget the time I accidentally shut one of my cats in the room with me when I was practicing my violin. I happened to turn around and there was Calvin, pressing his enormous, furry body against the door, a piteous look in his eye. After reading this encyclopedia, I prefer to blame his behavior on his enhanced acoustic range rather than taking it as a commentary on my musical ability. After all, Calvin probably knew that violin strings used to be made of sheepgut, not catgut as is popularly supposed. Morris believes the term 'catgut' replaced 'sheepgut' because of the noises some people made while scraping on the strings.

As to why I turned around and saw him there, read Morris's entry on feline ESP.

'Cat World' is filled with feline anecdotes, both repeatable and some that are almost too bizarre to believe. Be sure to check out the entry on P.T. Barnum's 'cherry-colored cat,' and the story of what happened to the great English novelist Thomas Hardy's heart--coupled with the mysterious disappearance of his beloved cat, Cobby.

Last Christmas a friend gave me the book, "Catwatching" also by Desmond Morris, and I was so intrigued with the book and the beautiful photography that I began searching for other books by the same author. I finally came across this one and was equally as pleased. Catworld is absolutely fantastic! The coloured photography is exquisite and the book, with just under 500 pages, contains anything and everything you want to know about your feline friends. From big cats of the wild to the various breeds of domestic cats, from the origin of Puss and Boots to cat care, this book contains a wealth of well-organized information, all in alphabetical order.

I have two Persians, and "Catworld" is a book I definitely would not want to be without. No matter how broad your knowledge is on cats, novice or expert, you are bound to find some new and interesting facts and amusing trivia contained among the pages. There are some recently published books on the market that do not contain nearly as much information as this one. "Catworld" is an excellent resource book for your library and you are bound to enjoy the stunning photography. I highly recommend this top-notch book...and your cat will love you for it!

After looking through this book for a few hours, my husband and I immediately began trying to think of who we knew who would like it for a gift. Not only does it cover the subject matter you would normally expect from a book on cats, such as rundowns on all the recognized breeds, but it has interesting entries on such subjects as why cats eat grass. Beautiful pictures. A perfect gift for the cat lover on your list. Wish my friends would take the hint and buy me one!