The Essential Pomeranian (Howell Book House's Essential) [Abridged] [Paperback]

Howell Book House (Author)

Book Description

Series: Howell Book House's Essential | Publication Date: April 23, 1999

Pet owners will enjoy this attractively priced, four-color series of books that are filled with useful information in an attractive design.

The Essential Guides have all of the information that the new or experienced pet owner needs for a successful relationship with his or her pet. Packed with interesting sidebars, the books discuss bringing your new pet home; the optimal way to feed your pet; and how to properly groom your pet. Also included are comprehensive chapters on health care and how to train your pet like an expert; as well as a special chapter filled with fun facts about your specific pet.

The many fun and descriptive photos in The Essential Guides are taken by a professional photographer, and each book contains perforated fact cards with lots of helpful pet care tips for your convenience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (April 23, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450749
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450742
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,180,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good basic guide for a new pomeranian owner., June 23, 1999

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This review is from: The Essential Pomeranian (Howell Book House's Essential) (Paperback)

The Essential Pomeranian, while only 92 pages long, contains a great deal of useful information for someone that is either a first-time dog owner or just new to the breed. But even if the information is already known, the pictures alone almost make the book worth the purchase price! It is full of adorable color illustrations. Besides, a pomeranian fancier can never have enough books about the breed!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money..., October 16, 2010

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This review is from: The Essential Pomeranian (Howell Book House's Essential) (Paperback)

I was deeply disappointed with this book. Several years ago I bought 'The Essential Chihuahua' book; a phenomenal read & a must have for every chihuahua owner. I expected the same wealth of information from 'The Essential Pomeranian' but the publication is just a waste of good paper. The majority of the book is filled with EXTREMELY basic canine care information, and contains VERY few breed specific tid bits. The few it does have consists mainly of a short breed history, the AKC breed standard, and a limited informational on possible Pomeranian health issues. There is nothing in this book that cannot be obtained in under 3 minutes in a simple online search. This book was dull to read, impersonal, & boring. I own 3 chihuahuas and recieved my Pomeranian puppy as a suprise gift. I knew absolutely nothing about the breed. I discovered very quickly that Poms are a BIG personality dog in a teeny little body. Although every dog is different, to a degree you can expect breed to play a part in temperment. If you are looking to gain insight on personality traits, training tips, just general 'what to expect from a Pom' type info.....Don't buy THIS book. (I eventually found what I was looking for by simply picking up a Dog Fancy magazine at the supermarket and calling several reputable Pomeranian breeders from the listings in the back. Several were very happy to chat with me about all things Pomeranian.) The best way to describe 'The Essentail Pomeranian' is: A cookie cut basic dog care booklet. {Make sure your puppy has food & water at all times, Never leave a puppy alone unsupervised, The best way to potty train is to never let an accident happened in the first place} Seriously? Really?, REALLY? Urgh, Skip this book & buy your puppy a toy instead.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Pom lover, October 6, 2006

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Stephen Cram - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essential Pomeranian (Howell Book House's Essential) (Paperback)

If you have a Pom, you need this book.
Outstanding info in a simple format.