Afghan Hounds (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) [Paperback]

D. Caroline Coile (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764102257
• ISBN-13: 978-0764102257
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #879,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D. has written 34 books and hundreds of magazine and scientific articles about dogs. She writes the monthly Breeder's Notebook column for Dog World magazine and the bi-monthly Nutrition column for the AKC Gazette. Her dog writing awards include the Dog Writer's Association of America Maxwell Award (eight times), the AKC Canine Health Foundation Award (twice), the Eukanuba Canine Health Award (twice), and the DWAA Denlinger Award. Her best-known book is Barron's Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds. She has also written two children's books about dogs.

Caroline holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Florida State University, with research interests in canine behavior, senses, genetics and neuropsychology. She has taught college classes in psychology, behavioral genetics, animal senses, and animal learning, among others. She has served as a canine consultant to the FAA and has served on the AKC Canine Health Foundation President's Council. She has appeared on television and radio shows, including NPR's Talk of the Nation and Australia's Breakfast Radio. She has been quoted in Newsweek magazine and USA Today.

On a practical level, Caroline has lived with dogs all of her life, and has competed in dog events since 1975. She is the only person to have owned Best in Show, Best in Field, High in Trial (obedience), and High in Trial (agility) salukis, and they were all owner-handled. Her dogs have included nationally ranked #1 show and #1 obedience salukis, and top-10 lure-coursing, agility, rally and racing salukis.

www.carolinecoile.com

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for anyone considing an Afghan Hound, February 7, 1999

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[e-mail] (Afghan Hound Rescue, Virginia, Unitied States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Afghan Hounds (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)

An ABSOLUTE MUST READ for anyone considering an Afghan Hound! Coile's book is straightforward, full of excellent information, a "quick, easy read," and will help you decide whether an Afghan Hound is the right breed for you. Afghan Hounds are not for everyone. Please, before you purchase an Afghan Hound, read this book. Sherre Christiansen, Afghan Hound Rescue

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Afghan Hound book you need, January 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Afghan Hounds (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)

A must have for any Afghan Owner or for potential ones. Good illustrations and good sound advise from an obvious expert, who is not afraid to point out the Afghan's weakness's. Excellent photography. The book is organized excellently; Easy to read start to finish.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all future Afghan owners., June 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Afghan Hounds (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)

This book tells it like it is. Direct to the point on owning an Afghan hound. As a difficult breed to raise, all prospective owners owe it to themseles to read this book first, then make the decision on if they really want this breed. It needs more care and attention then most dogs, as the book points out. A must read book .