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The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog (Dog Breed Books)

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A great book! It's the only one I've ever seen, but it's fantastic, with invaluable health and training tips, as well as history. And it is worth the price if only for the photos, but there's so much more. My PWD is a total joy for our whole family - I don't want the breed to become too popular and suffer for it, but I wish I had a dozen of these dogs! And they don't bother people w/allergies, they are wonderful. This book will be very helpful for owners and would-be owners.

Absolutely wonderful and thorough guide--this is the PWD "Bible". Packed with facts, geneology, and history, as well as caring for your dog, this book is a must-have for any Portuguese Water Dog owner or fan. Not only is it well-written by a foremost expert of the breed, it is loaded with wonderful pictures of all colors, types, and examples of PWD's. A definite 5-star rating for this one!

This book is an excellent reference book to anyone who wants to learn about the history of the PWD and how to show and breed. I adopted a PWD from a pound and know nothing of the breed before we got Cheech. I am glad this book was there to give my a general backround and some tips, however, I still would like to know more.

lots of show-dog filler. If you have your PWD as a regular, fun pet & not as a showdog, there are many pages in this book you will just be skimming over.

Kitty has done it again! This book is worth every penny you will pay for it and then some. The pictures of PWD's alone are fabulous and the information in the book is accurate and valuable.

This is an essential book for anyone who wishes to find out (history, etc.) about the Portuguese Water Dog, or owns one. It gives advice on how to care for your dog - feeding, grooming, training, health. The training obviously includes 'swimming' and the water skills typical of the breed. The pictures are beautiful. If you are a dog lover but haven't got a PWD you will probably be buying one before you have finished reading the book.

If you're someone who wants to show a Portie in the US, this is the book for you, and you'll probably find it an invaluable resource.

If, however, you're like me and are not in the US, and do not have any desire to show, the book is of limited use. Not a complete waste of time, as there are precious few books out there on the breed, but the book seems very targeted, which is a shame.

Kathryn Braund is an authority on the Portuguese Water Dog. She answers all your questions in this 2nd book about the PWD and edited the Courier (PWD magazine) for many years. Her love of this breed is obvious and her honesty is refreshing.
Maureen Dahms

Kitty's book is THE reference book on the PWD. It has an in-depth history of the breed, a discussion of the temperament of the average PWD, pedigree information, etc. Although it has some tips on training, that is NOT the purpose of this book. There are plenty of training books out there!

I disagree with the people who say this is just for people who show. I got my copy long before I ever showed a PWD. It is, however, a more in-depth study of the breed. For those who just want tips on how to raise a puppy, I recommend Verne Foster's book. For those who want to understand the breed and the background of their dog, get Kitty's book. I recommend getting both!

There is an earlier version of this book which Kitty wrote with Deyanne Miller (who made the first successful introduction of the PWD to the United States & worked hard to rescue the breed). You do not need that edition unless you want to see photos of some of the early PWDs that are omitted in the revised edition.

Even though I have not read this book yet, it seems like every Portuguese Water Dog breeder site or info I go to recommends it. I have looked through it and it looks very informative on PWDs. It gives info on bloodlines and what to look for in a PWD.