Bouvier des Flandres (Comprehensive Owners Guide) (French Edition) [Hardcover]

Robert Pollet Dr. (Author), Carol Ann Johnson (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Comprehensive Owner's Guide | Publication Date: May 2005

Deriving its name from the Flemish, the Bouvier des Flandres is the rough-coated, hard-working cow-herder of Belgium and France, whose origins trace back one thousand years. The modern Bouvier des Flandres, rough and gruff in appearance, is a talented multi-purpose dog, a formidable protection dog and a loyal family companion. Regarded as a great dog for children, despite his stature and strength, the Bouvier possesses a steady demeanor and a reliable character. Given proper training, this confident canine can become a terrific family pet and guardian. Written by Belgian breed expert and renowned international show judge, Dr. Robert Pollet, this new Comprehensive Owner’s Guide paints a detailed portrait of the Bouvier’s history and character and discusses the breed standard, puppy selection and care, basic obedience and house-training and much more. Bouvier owners will welcome the author’s insightful chapters on everyday care for the adult dog as well as the authoritative healthcare chapter written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman discussing preventive care, inoculations, selecting a vet and much more. Whether you are a newly smitten Bouvier admirer or a long-time breeder and fancier, this new Kennel Club Book will not disappoint you in your search for accurate, up-to-date information about this remarkable breed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (May 2005)
• Language: French
• ISBN-10: 1593782977
• ISBN-13: 978-1593782979
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bouv Book Boffo, May 13, 2009

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This review is from: Bouvier des Flandres (Comprehensive Owners Guide) (French Edition) (Hardcover)

I've been looking for this book for a long time, without knowing it. I only knew that there should be a book that covers all the basic information about the breed that this book does. It's helpful without being condecending, and covers everything you need to know both before getting a Bouvier and after. It's definitely a Must Read for all Bouv lovers.

The only thing that threw me off was the reference to "French Edition" - I was worried that it wouldn't be in English! Fortunately, it was...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for "Bouvier Beginners", May 9, 2008

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This review is from: Bouvier des Flandres (Comprehensive Owners Guide) (French Edition) (Hardcover)

This is one of only a handful of books specifically about the Bouvier des Flandres breed of dogs, and the most recently written book in English that I have been able to find.

It has a very handy format, is well illustrated, very easy to read and offers important facts listed in quickly scanned boxes on almost every page. Everything is covered: history, characteristics, puppy & adult care including training, grooming, and health, as well as showing your Bouvier if that is your thing. The health care section includes excellent descriptions and pictures of the various parasites dogs can get. I keep this book within easy reach around the house for quick reference.

I would definitely recommend this particular book if you are researching the breed before choosing a dog; it is an excellent overview of all important aspects of ownership while not being too detailed in terms of the family trees of today's Bouviers in shows and competitions (for that information, turn to "Bouvier Des Flanders: The Dogs of Flandres Fields" by James R. Engle, 1991).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bouviers, August 27, 2007

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Nova Hanley (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bouvier des Flandres (Comprehensive Owners Guide) (French Edition) (Hardcover)

We recently purchased this book along with a Bouv pup, 8 weeks old then.This so far in all the checking out we have done has proved to be the BEST Bouvier book on the market. So if you are thiking of purchasing a Bouv read this book from front to back and it will answer any question you have. Our pup is now 7months old and thanks to this book we are still learning. Excellent read.