The German Shorthaired Pointer: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet Guides) [Hardcover]

Nancy Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Your Happy Healthy Pet Guides | Publication Date: July 23, 1999

The versatile, intelligent German Shorthaired Pointer is a steadfast favorite AKC registered breed. In addition to the basics, new owners learn how to bond with their German Shorthaired Pointer through training and exercise—rman Shorthaired Pointer necessities!

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From the Back Cover

At last, a book about your dog that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the specific traits of your German Shorthaired Pointer, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your dog healthy; and how to enjoy your Shorthair through training and activities that you can do together.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by longtime Dog Fancy columnist, Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your dog easy and enjoyable.

About the Author

Nancy Campbell has been breeding and showing performance Shorthairs for over a decade. Ms. Campbell is also the Chairperson of National German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue and has fostered over 150 dogs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (July 23, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450587
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450582
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #689,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are considering adopting a GSP...this book is a must., September 19, 1999

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This review is from: The German Shorthaired Pointer: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet Guides) (Hardcover)

If you really want to know what it is like to have a german shorthaired pointer as part of your family ... read this book. It accurately describes the wonderful personality of this outstanding breed. I thought I was reading my pets diary. She uses humor while thoroughly describing the breeds attitudes, behaviors and dispsition. It also gives the reader a pronounced perspective on some of the individual characteristics the owner should have to fully enjoy this loving dog. I actually had tears in my eyes when I read the last chapter "As Your Shorthair Ages".

Nancy, thanks for a book that shows the shorthair not only as a fine-tuned hunter and retriever, but as a sensative and loving companion.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for people looking for pratical info about GSPs., December 31, 1999

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Steven Jones (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The German Shorthaired Pointer: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet Guides) (Hardcover)

This book was an excellent overview of the breed with many first hand accounts to accent the information. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about living with German Shorthair Pointers.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for anyone thinking of owning a GSP or adopting, September 6, 2001

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D. Markatos (New Canaan, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The German Shorthaired Pointer: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet Guides) (Hardcover)

We love our adopted shelter GSP dog and when were thinking of one, we bought this invaluable book. Excellent information, characterization of the breed and written with humor. This book is for current owners and potential owners. We love our dog and use this book as a reference when we have questions on him. This book accurately described his temperant, needs and how to care for him.