The Essential Golden Retriever (The Essential Guides) [Abridged] [Paperback]

Howell Book House (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Essential Guides | Publication Date: August 11, 1998

Owning a Golden Retriever is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, training and caring for your dog in The Essential Golden Retriever. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Golden Retriever.

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Owning a Golden Retriever is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, training and caring for your dog in The Essential Golden Retriever. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Golden Retriever.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (August 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876053452
• ISBN-13: 978-0876053454
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,459,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Dogs > Care & Health

More About the Author

Consulting Editor Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS, is the founder and an ongoing member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Consulting Editor Pamela Leis Higdon, an aviculturist of long standing, was an associate editor for Bird Talk magazine and the first managing editor of Birds USA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars basic information for golden retriever owners, April 5, 2000

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Marnee' Crawford - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Golden Retriever (The Essential Guides) (Paperback)

This book begins with a brief outline of characteristics in general of a golden retriever. The largest body of the book consists of basic information regarding the care, nutrition, grooming, and common illnesses helpful for beginning dog owners. Several color photos of golden retrievers are included with the text as well as short chapters on breed standard and historical ancestry of the breed. The conclusion of the book generally outlines basic obedience exercises for all dogs. This book would be most helpful for potential dog owners who are looking into the purchase of a golden retriever. It would provide thumbnail insight as to breed characteristics and care involved prior to owning a golden retriever.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of trees!, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Golden Retriever (The Essential Guides) (Paperback)

This book was THE worst I have ever read! All the info is so basic.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Information For Golden Retriever Lovers, March 21, 2005

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G. Reid (Roseland, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essential Golden Retriever (The Essential Guides) (Paperback)

92 Pages. The total care, training, companionship, feeding, grooming of your Golden Retriever are covered in this book. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family.

Golden Retriever (360/2)