8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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This is a great book for a pet owner, April 16, 2007
This review is from: Brussels Griffons (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)
I already own a Brussels Griffon and I am always interested in reading about them. There are few books on Brussels Griffons available, so I bought this one right away. I found that it is an EXCELLENT book for anyone who is interested in a Brussels Griffon or who owns one. Everything the book says about ownership and the little things you should know are really right on. The Health chapter is excellent because Griffs are generally very healthy but there are things you should know about them that might not be true for other breeds. All the other books you can tell were written by people who don't own the breed. They don't know the little special quirks the way this author does. Her love and caring about the breed comes through. I especially like the Chapter on Grooming because it took me awhile to get into a regular routine of how to groom my buddy, but if I 'd had this book, I would have known. Her advice on how to clear the hair from eyes is very useful. This writer emphasizes training the dog to stand on the grooming table and get used to being brushed, which is a good idea because that is the hardest part. All it takes is a little time to get them used to it, but it is much better than fighting them to stand still.
I like the information on training, which is all very sensible and specific to this breed, which is not the same as training a Golden Retriever. I 've trained one. I find much of the advice all through this book directed at keeping the new owner informed and calm about what to do when you first own this breed.
I saw that another reviewer criticized the book for not getting into handstripping, but my thought is, why would you want to do handstripping? It is painful for the dog and consumes hours of time for you, and in the end, my dog did not look different. I had read in other books that the coat becomes soft and light colored but that did not happen with my dog. This grooming advice is exactly the way I do it, and it took me about two or three years of the five years I owned Griffin to figure it out.
My opinion is that if you are going to the trouble of finding a Brussels Griffon to own, you should read this book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book out there on this terrific breed!, July 30, 2007
This review is from: Brussels Griffons (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)
Ever notice how the majority of "breed specific" books contain 90% material that applies to just about all dogs, with just 10% actually being relevant to the breed? Not this one! A great, comprehensive, griffon specific book!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding Informational Reading !!!, April 24, 2007
This review is from: Brussels Griffons (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)
I am lucky enough to have a Brussels for just over a year now and this is the best information source I have found, both prior to ownership and after. It is written by an individual that really cares for the breed and has extensive knowledge. And it reads like you are sitting across the kitchen table from the author absorbing her knowledge. And believe me...I should know what a great experience this is as I am fortunate enough to have as part of my family a wonderful baby girl from the author. I waited a long time for this book....thank you ...
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