Bulldogs For Dummies [Paperback]

Susan M. Ewing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2006

Find out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog

Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous - and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training, diet, and health, it's just what you need for Bulldog success!

Discover how to
* Understand the breed and its history
* Buy or adopt a healthy Bulldog
* Housetrain your Bulldog and teach basic commands
* Keep your Bulldog well-groomed and active
* Watch for breed-specific health problems

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From the Back Cover

Find out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog

Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous — and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training, diet, and health, it's just what you need for Bulldog success!

Discover how to

• Understand the breed and its history
• Buy or adopt a healthy Bulldog
• Housetrain your Bulldog and teach basic commands
• Keep your Bulldog well-groomed and active
• Watch for breed-specific health problems

About the Author

Susan Ewing has been “in dogs” since 1977 and enjoys showing and trying various performance events, with the emphasis on “trying.”
She holds a Master’s degree in Television/Radio from Syracuse University and has attended canine seminars at Cornell University. She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and of the Cat Writers’ Association and is listed in the 2005 edition of Who’s Who in America.
Ewing has been writing professionally since she was 16 and is the author of several books: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand; The New Owner’s Guide to Pembroke Welsh Corgis; The Pug; and The Dachshund. Her column, “The Pet Pen,” is in The Post-Journal (Jamestown, NY) every Saturday. One of her essays is a part of the book, Cats Do It Better Than People.
Her articles have appeared in AKC Gazette, Family Dog, Bloodlines, German Shepherd Dog Review, Good Dog!, Pet Odyssey, Dog Fancy, Dog World, Puppies USA, the national Schipperke Club newsletter, ASPCA’s Animal Watch, and Bird Talk.
She has been a radio copywriter, owned and operated a boarding kennel, and served as the director of the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (January 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764599798
• ISBN-13: 978-0764599798
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Review of Bulldogs For Dummies - 2007, March 15, 2007

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Julie Johnson "Julie" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bulldogs For Dummies (Paperback)

I thought the book was just "okay." I was disapointed because it didnt seem to be specifically written about the English Bulldog breed - many comments were just general helpful hints on how to train dogs, etc with just a few known bulldog specific comments like how the breed is prone to overheat. I dont even think the writer, Susan Ewing has owned or does own an english bulldog - her credits read other breeds of dogs she has owned and english bulldog was not listed. I'd get another book or do research online. I've read several bulldog books and still found the best stuff on breeders' websites. Good luck!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, February 6, 2007

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Emmaleigh "eeyorefive" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bulldogs For Dummies (Paperback)

I liked this book. It was easy to read and I went thru it quickly. I bought several bulldog books and although this wasn't my favorite one I did like the info in it. The dummy line of books are pretty good and this one is too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Bull...in a good way!, February 20, 2009

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K. Bell "Kathy Bell" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bulldogs For Dummies (Paperback)

As a breeder, I am frequently asked to recommend books about bulldogs. If you were only going to buy one book about the breed this is the one I recommend. During fifteen years of breeding I have purchased each new "guide" as they emerge and this by far covers in depth the little quirks and tricks to keeping your bully healthy and happy, including many that took me years to figure out! The familiar and user friendly "Dummies" format is easy to navigate and full of highlighted tidbits. A great investment for the bulldog owner, both new and experienced.