The Essential Pug [Paperback]

Ian Dunbar (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 1999

The Essential Guides have all the facts that the new or experienced pet owner needs for a successful relationship with his or her pet. Packed with interesting sidebars, the books discuss the special characteristics of the pet; 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.

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

Editorial Reviews

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (March 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450250
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450254
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,704 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A little of this, a little of that., April 5, 2000

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Martin Whitman - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Pug (Paperback)

If you want to learn about pugs, read this book, and then go out and buy another book about pugs.

"The Essential Pug" is a hodgepodge of little bits of information, most of it not specific to pugs.

The chapter "On Good Behavior" takes a lot of time to tell you basically nothing. But the author of the chapter seems to agree with me that you need to look to other sources: "Find out all you can about your chosen breed first [the book is supposed to be for pug owners], then master rudimentary training and handling skills."

No kidding.

Only a few sections are really about pugs. Other places plugged the name "pug" into pre-existing material. But a lot of places they didn't even bother with that. "...your chosen breed."

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, great pictures, August 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Pug (Paperback)

This book, text-wise, is nearly identical to "The Pug:An owner's guide" by Patterson. It's decent, but nothing spectacular. About half the info is generic to any breed (training, illnesses, etc.) This book, though, has wonderful photos. So adorable! It's also several dollars cheaper. I'd recommend this book over "The Pug", but the book by Phil Magitti is better than both.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Generic, September 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Pug (Paperback)

Very generic book of dog care. Any general book as helpful.