Customer Reviews

Darby, The Special Order Pup

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Darby is a lovable, high spirited English Bull. He arrives by crate, special delivery to an unnamed family. The equally unnamed brother and sister try to train their anvil headed English Bull, (these dogs have anvil shaped heads) whose favorite activity appears to be chewing their cushions, photos and furniture. They make some success with their spirited dog and Darby learns to tinkle outside, bark, sit and stay on command. He just can't master that chewing problem, though.

Furious with the destructive behavior of the dog, the childrens' father insists that Darby be kept penned in his own fenced corner of the yard.

In an amazing, implausible series of events, the family home plunges into water, is immersed below (how did they all breathe) and Darby rescues them. Although the story left something to be desired, I loved the illustrations and was captivated by the English Bull. The illustrations alone were worth 5 stars.

Lisa Kopper introduced the world at large to Daisy, an English bull who imitates her owner's child and teaches her puppies as well as her owner's child how to get up to some serious mischief). This book will delight dog lovers, particularly those who love an anvil headed English bull.

Where to begin, by buying a dog mail order? by not reading up on this breed? training ends up in a back yard pen aka prison. Please, look at what your shelters have to offer first, don't promote breeders you haven't met, nor the horror of puppy mills. The people represented in this family fill up shelters because they expect to much from dogs & children aren't trainers. Donna in New Mexico

The book was in great shape and the shipping was very fast! Thanks.

I read this book to my 4 1/2 year old grandson last night and he loved it! I actually like this book a little more than the "Daisy" bull terrier books, as this book as a great little story-line/plot. Easy for a 4 year old to follow too. This childrens book comes with a nice colorful bookjacket, and the glossy cover of the book is the same picture and grafics. I put a library type clear cover on the book jacket to give it life, and plan on keeping this book for my grandson to have to read to his grandsons. Oh by the way we have two bull terriers and we like books on bullies for our grandsons.

We tried to purchase this book through ebay, and the lister called it "rare, out of print". The auction ended at $63. I found this book at Amazon.com and it's just delightful. It's a great story and the kids love it.

I don't think much of the family's training methods in the book, since Bull Terriers should always be crate trained. However, the story is good, the art is up to Alexandra Day's usual marvellous standard, and Darby is a true BT, with all the loveable characteristics of the breed. My 4 year old son truely loved this book.