The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs [Mass Market Paperback]

Margaret H. Bonham (Author)

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About the Author

Margaret "Maggie" H. Bonham is a popular and well-known pet book author, freelance writer, and sled dog racer. Her work has appeared in Dog Fancy, Dog World, Dog and Kennel, and Pet Life, among others. She has been a columnist and contributing editor for Dog and Kennel and Pet View magazines and a frequent contributor to Pets.com and Vetmedcenter.com. She’s the author of more than 15 books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide‚ to Labrador Retrievers and The Complete Idiot’s Guide‚ to Golden Retrievers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (May 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159257369X
• ISBN-13: 978-1592573691
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am an award-winning author of thirty books living in the wilds of Montana as a Colorado refugee. Because I love confusing people, I go by Margaret H. Bonham with my pet books and M. H. Bonham in my science fiction and fantasy. I train in shotokan and ninjitsu martial arts, I race sled dogs, and podcast. I frequent science fiction conventions, so be sure to check out my blog for places I'll be at.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from Margaret Bonham, August 31, 2006

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Shirley Kitelinger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed the book .
I have Maltipoos and was interested to find a book that taught me a few things I did not know .I had read the book The Complete Guide to Mutts also and found it well written also .
The Complete Idiots Guide to Designer Dogs will help people to more understand what a crossbreed is and what they can expect .
I recomend it to all .

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars review: Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs, January 9, 2007

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Kathy L. Peck - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs (Mass Market Paperback)

I read the whole book which is a good sign!! I found it interesting and helpful. It went over steps to decide if a person really wants a dog, and what a "designer" dog is. It also went over training, feeding, health, and grooming a dog. It provided information on the benefits of crossing a certain small breed with a miniture poodle, and what the breeding is trying to improve. I would have however, liked to have seen more information dedicated to the Shihpoo and the Poochon, which are the two breeds I am most interested in.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good start, March 15, 2007

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Margaret (maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs (Mass Market Paperback)

I found this book informative and easy to use. The section on finding a breeder is especially well-thought out. There is a section on finding a hybrid dog in rescues or in shelters as well. This book is comprehensive and can help point you towards a "designer dog" that will fit your family and lifestyle.