Bernese Mountain Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet [Hardcover]

Julia M. Crawford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Happy Healthy Pet | Publication Date: June 13, 2000

Holding fast to his place at #62 in AKC registrations, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a big, beautiful Swiss breed who's admired for this gregariousness and charm.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training, and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world is like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom, and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. A breed expert has written The Bernese Mountain Dog. It includes a chapter by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

About the Author

Julia Crawford has written for the AKC Gazette for twenty years. A lifelong dog owner, she has been breeding her furry friends since 1968. She resides in Delmar, Maryland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (June 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582451621
• ISBN-13: 978-1582451626
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life With a Berner, June 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Bernese Mountain Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

This is an easy read with loads of information. It is a must for anyone considering a BMD as it really focuses on life with a berner. This book should be read before and after getting a Bernese. The training section is very helpful as well.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Berner Book for Newbies (and Oldies), July 26, 2003

By 

Esther Wilson (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bernese Mountain Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

Great foundational book for someone looking for useful information on living with a Bernese Mountain Dog. Well written, easy to understand and can be a quick reference.

We like this book so well that our kennel gives one of these books to every puppy buyer.

Anyone needing more info than this book offers, should visit http://www.berner.org or http://www.bmdca.org

......

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, December 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bernese Mountain Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

I am getting a Bernese and am constantly searching for more information on the breed. This book has lots of great pictures and is easy to read. It is good for anyone who wants to learn more about the breed. There is a section on training in addition to the sections about the breed and living with the dog. A must if you are thinking about getting a Bernese.