The Chihuahua: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet [Hardcover]

E. Ruth Terry (Author)

Book Description

Series: Happy Healthy Pet | Publication Date: October 14, 1996

An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature:

• Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
• Full-color photos throughout
• Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
• Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
• Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The Chihuahua is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

About the Author

E. RUTH TERRY has been involved with the dog world since childhood, and she is currently a respected breeder, judge and exhibitor. Her kennel, Terrymount, has produced many champion Chihuahuas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (October 14, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876054939
• ISBN-13: 978-0876054932
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,980,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing., January 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Chihuahua: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

This book contained only the most basic information about Chihuahuas. Half the book's content addresses Chihuahuas in particular; the other half is a general guide to having a dog as a pet. It's a formula guide, and not a very good one at that. The photos are even substandard.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Chihuahua: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

An excellent introduction to the breed. Informative, entertaining and well written. This book is part of the publisher's guide series for different breeds. Readers desiring an even more in-depth treatment of the Chihuahua itself should read Mrs. Terry's other book, The New Chihuahua.

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste Of Money!, September 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Chihuahua: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

A lot of the book was based on any breed. In the training section, it was hard to understand what they were saying. I own two Chis of my own and thier behavior was not as nearly bad as the book described the attitude! I might as read a book about German Shepards!