The Bullmastiff: Peerless Protector [Hardcover]

Geraldine M. Roach (Author), Jack Shastid (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best of Breed (Pets) | Publication Date: January 1999

Packed with authoritative advice and beautiful photographs, Howell's Best of Breed Library titles are the perfect gifts for proud pet owners everywhere. Each oversized book includes:
-- A history of the breed, plus color photos of champions
-- Tips on selecting a reputable breeder and choosing a puppy
-- Advice on care, health, socialization, and training
-- Information on showing and breed-specific activities

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087605081X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876050811
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #801,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one book..., October 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bullmastiff: Peerless Protector (Hardcover)

...this is the one to buy. As a first time Bullmastiff owner, I bought multiple books on the breed. This book gives a great historical review of the breed, what to expect, advice on care, training and breeding. It also includes show winners, pedigrees and notable kennels; therefore a great resource for anyone that is going to be involved with the breed. This book is thorough and detailed, and out of all the books I have read on Bullmastiffs, the best and most accurate one based on the day to day life with my Bullmastiff.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Book - Incredible Authors!, December 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bullmastiff: Peerless Protector (Hardcover)

This book was one of the first ones about this breed that I purchased to do my research. My family has more than 20 years of experience in the world of dogs (showing, breeding, raising and training) but this breed was a new one for me -- and the book was very informative (in my opinion, a "must have" for any prospective Bullmastiff owner). After doing the research, I located the authors and purchased a dog from them. The authors were very personable and their knowledge of breeding for the 'betterment' of the breed is evidenced in their bloodline. I will be purchasing several copies of this book to give out to others down the road who may become part of my own breeding program in the years to come.

22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much about breeders and kennels, January 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bullmastiff: Peerless Protector (Hardcover)

This is basically a good book, but I found it a bit disappointing that so much of the book is made up of information about breeders that have bred bullmastiff over the years. The people who might be interested in that kind of information are likely to be bullmastiff breeders and experts already. I would have appreciated more information about the early days of the breed's history as a working dog, it's ancestor breeds and related breeds. I think that it would make sense to also discuss the bullmastiff in comparison to other breeds that a prospective buyer might consider. I expected a more thorough discussion regarding the past, present and future development of the breed. More colour pictures would also have been nice.