Customer Reviews


4 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
Share your thoughts with other customers
Create your own review
 
 
Only search this product's reviews

The most helpful favorable review
The most helpful critical review


4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bark at the bear!
In an effort to protect bears and people, biologist Carrie Hunt uses black and white husky-like Karelia bear dogs from Finland to try to scare bears away from people and people food. Carrie and her partners give the dogs orders such as "bark at the bear." Follows the biologists and dogs on several bear incidents outing. Offers a list of advice to campers and hikers to...
Published on May 12, 2004 by Karen Woodworth Roman

versus
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
I was expecting details to learn more about this breed. This book is just a nice story about the dogs, and seems more geared towards children. I have had fun reading this book to my child under five, and my one year old loves the pictures. If you are considering owning this breed and want to learn about this breed, this is not the book.
Published 4 months ago by Duc916


Most Helpful First | Newest First

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bark at the bear!, May 12, 2004
In an effort to protect bears and people, biologist Carrie Hunt uses black and white husky-like Karelia bear dogs from Finland to try to scare bears away from people and people food. Carrie and her partners give the dogs orders such as "bark at the bear." Follows the biologists and dogs on several bear incidents outing. Offers a list of advice to campers and hikers to keep a good bear a good bear. Interesting look at a little known topic. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5.0 out of 5 stars interesting info on the breed, October 26, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
I own a Karelian and just love her. The author knows her stuff and loved the pictures too. A must for those that are fortunate to own a dog like these.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, September 24, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
I was expecting details to learn more about this breed. This book is just a nice story about the dogs, and seems more geared towards children. I have had fun reading this book to my child under five, and my one year old loves the pictures. If you are considering owning this breed and want to learn about this breed, this is not the book.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


4.0 out of 5 stars Given as gift on rarer breed, March 29, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
Recipient loved the book, had been unable to get a concentrated source of information on this fascinating breed before this book.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


Most Helpful First | Newest First

This product

Bear Dogs: Canines with a Mission
Bear Dogs: Canines with a Mission by Ted Wood (Hardcover - March 1, 2001)
Used & New from: $0.06
Add to wishlist See buying options