The Bichon Frise: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet [Hardcover]

Mary Vogel (Author), Kathie D. Vogel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Happy Healthy Pet | Publication Date: August 6, 1996

More popular than its 1994 AKC ranking of 32nd in registrations, this shed-free fluff ball is a rising star.

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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 specie-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's 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. The Bichon Frise is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training 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

This mother-daughter team of MARY and KATHIE D. VOGEL has been a major force in the world of the Bichon Frise for over two decades. Their kennel, Vogelflight, has produced over twenty champions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (August 6, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876054807
• ISBN-13: 978-0876054802
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,611,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource!, March 15, 2000

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Kate (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bichon Frise: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

This book was a great resource to us for the care of our dog, Bam, and to understanding the unique characteristics of the Bichon. We've owned a Bichon for years and still learned much from this book. I recommend it to anyone who is getting or already has a Bichon.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing contents, March 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bichon Frise: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

I was drawn to this book because someone said they learned a lot from it even though he had a bichon already (like me). What I learned that was new was almost nil (and I haven't read a lot). Besides, the whole second half of the book is the annoying "doggie boiler-plate" info that seemingly gets plopped into all these kinds of books, and is written to be generic for all dog types. What I really want is a book all about bichons, and one that goes beyond confirming that they are great, smart, sensitive, loveable and loving dogs (which they most certainly are!)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for newcomers to the breed!, January 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bichon Frise: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

I found this book to be very helpful in learning about the Bichon when we purchased our first one in 2000. What a wonderful breed it is! Lot of helpful hints in it; a must read!