French Bulldogs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D. (Author) "By classical Greek times, distinct families of dogs were selectively bred for various purposes..." (more)
Key Phrases: French Bulldog, Bouledogue Francais

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This book was a 2005 nominee by the Dog Writers Association of America for The Maxwell award in the category of single breed pet guides.

Product Description
The French Bulldog enjoys a brief romp outdoors, but its minimal exercise needs also makes it a good companion for older pet owners and apartment dwellers. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, Barron’s Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals show and inform pet owners regarding proper care of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, small caged animals—virtually every creature that is kept as a pet. The books give advice on purchasing and otherwise acquiring a pet, feeding it nutritiously, keeping it in good health, and where applicable, grooming and training it. Each book in this large series is individually written by a specialist, and though the information is authoritative, the text is clear and straightforward, easy for every pet owner to understand.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764130315
• ISBN-13: 978-0764130311
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,259 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, September 15, 2005

By	Jen (Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent resource for anyone considering a french bulldog. (I also recommend it if you just like lots of cute puppy pictures!) It's packed full of everything you need to know about your frenchie, with special attention paid to health and training issues. Please make this book your first step in acquiring a french bulldog. Proper research is key to finding the right dog for you!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book killed my dreams!, March 11, 2009

By	Evelyn Rangel "Ev" (Corpus Christi, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There really was nothing particularly great about this book. With the exception of the health-related topics, the rest of it was basically one big lesson on how you should treat any dog, what behaviors to expect, etc. I've read articles on the internet about Frenchies that were more informative than this entire book.

But as I stated, the health section was very informative, so much so that I decided to give up on my dream of owning a Frencie. I live in a very tropical climate and after reading this book, I realized I need to stop being selfish and leave the french bulldog owning and loving to people that live some place where the weather would be more comfortable for a fat little Frenchie.

Oh, and the pictures in this book are great. In fact, the pictures alone are worth the money I spent on this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful book!, August 17, 2008

By	Marcy from Luvah (Indiana) - See all my reviews

I really enjoyed this book, it in real speak talks about the breed and details many aspects. It is very conversationaly and informative. Buy and enjoy!