Beagle Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) [Paperback]

Dan Rice DVM (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's Pet Handbooks | Publication Date: September 1, 2000

Here is detailed advice for owners of this cheerful breed, which is adaptable as a hunter or a household pet. Titles in this pet care series are similar to Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals, but are larger, with more detailed instruction and more illustrations. The books advise pet owners on purchase, health care, nutritious feeding, proper housing and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have dozens of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764114646
• ISBN-13: 978-0764114649
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this BEFORE you buy a beagle!, February 3, 2003

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C. K. Ogi (NW MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beagle Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)

I have owned beagles before, both as pups and adopted as adults, so I was already familliar with the breed's behaviors, but did want to buy this for a 'refresher course' in Beag-ology.

This is one of the best books I have read on Beagle-owning. From behavior to feeding, breeding, etc. The writing style is very easy to digest and the information is partitioned for quick reference if you need it. Very informative and easy to understand.

And, if you are unfamilliar with beagles at all and are thinking of adding one to your family, I can't stress enough how helpful this book will be in either 1.) your decision-making or 2.) adoption. Anyone not used to the beagles temperment and behavior needs to get this before being faced with a bevy of adorable pups. They are as 'energetic' and destructive as they are cute and do require some atypical attention. This book explains beagle pros and cons perfectly and can provide you with adequate information necessary in deciding if a beagle is right for you.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for future beagle owners., October 20, 2000

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Teresa Gaier (Albuquerque, New Mexico USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beagle Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)

A very thruthful and informative incite into the beagle breed. It dose not sugar coat the facts about owning one of these fun loving but sometimes mischievous breeds. As a beagle breeder for sixteen years, I will recommend it to all prospective puppy buyers.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beagle Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks), September 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Beagle Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)

This was a wonderful, informative book about Beagles. The author wrote the book using "Sam" & "Rosy" as Beagle examples (fictionary Beagles) throughout the entire book, giving the dogs a more positive personal presence while you are reading it. It has been so very helpful to me in the decision making of the purchase of a puppy Beagle and will help me prepare for the days ahead (and some sleepless nights as well)... My husband even enjoyed reading it to better prepare for the arrival of our new little one.

A great book that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in or already owns a Beagle.