Boxers (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

~ Chris Thiel (Author) "If the Boxer didn't exist, we would have to invent one!..." (more)
Key Phrases: commercial dog food, breed standard, American Boxer Club, Developmental Phases

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Product Description

This companionable, quick-to-learn breed has long been a favorite among dog owners. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Length averages between 64 and 104 pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764110519
• ISBN-13: 978-0764110511
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #652,283 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For Getting Started...., January 15, 2001

By A Customer

This book is an excellent, well rounded, consise educational book on boxers. Chapters include: -The Typical Boxer -Tips on Buying a Boxer -Getting the Puppy Settled -Understanding Boxers -Training: The Gentle Approach -Daily Grooming and Health Check and, -Proper Nutrition and Feeding -Preventive Health Care and Illnesses -Breeding Boxers

As you can see this book is very complete. You will understand and appreciate boxers in a whole new way. The book also contains many wonderful color photographs,and a complete lists of additional sources for information and help in caring for your boxer.

A must have!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't learn much, September 1, 2002

By	t gregoire (brookline, ma USA) - See all my reviews

As a "dog person", I have to say that I learned very little specifically about boxers from this book. There is some standard stuff about dogs in general "Fleas feed on a dog by biting and sucking its blood. Their bites often cause severe itching..." Who doesn't know this information? Even children can tell you this without reading this (price) book. The stuff which is specific to boxers (breed standards, health information) can easily be obtained by an internet search. The only reason I gave it two stars is that some of the photographs are nice. I don't reccomend buying this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very helpful, September 2, 2005

By	C. Trubian "book lover" (Argentina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It would be a good book for people who know almost nothing about dogs, but its info is very general