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Considered by many to be the perfect family dog, the golden retriever is known for its kind disposition, gentle demeanor, and strawberry-blond fur. In The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters, respected obedience instructor--and die-hard golden fan--Julie Cairns celebrates the breed and gives readers even more reasons to respect this lovable dog. From choosing, caring for, and living with a golden, to breeding, showing, and field training, Cairns's valuable advice--both informative and entertaining--is coupled with full-color photographs and line drawings throughout, making this delightful book as much fun to look at as it is to read. --Jennifer Pugh
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The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters gives potential owners, new converts and veteran Golden lovers all they need to know about this ultimate companion. There are chapters on buying a dog, grooming, training, understanding the breed standard, breeding, health concerns and more. Dog shows, hunting and obedience competitions and all the activities Goldens can participate in are discussed. Five appendices include useful resources and top dogs in the breed.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Interesting, complete, with beautiful photography,
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This review is from: The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters (Howell's Best of Breed Library) (Hardcover)
"The Golden Retriever: All that Glitters" is a beautiful, informative book that's large enough to cover many topics thoroughly. It is written in a clear, enjoyable manner, with terrific (if not very large) photographs. Jamie Cairns truly knows, loves, and understands Goldens, and it shows in her comprehensive and occasionally humorous coverage of "Living with a Golden Retriever". She provides good information on health and maintenance issues, and more time than usual discussing field, obedience, agility, and other topics. The section on "Caring for the Older Golden Retriever" is both interesting and uncommon. The author leans toward field-bred Goldens rather than conformational, and this is reflected both in the text and especially the photography. It's not typical, and I loved it. All-in-all, a beautiful and well-done book that would be a great addition to every Golden-lover's bookshelf.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Something For Everyone Who Loves Goldens,
By Lory Worthing (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters (Howell's Best of Breed Library) (Hardcover)
If you love Goldens, this is the book for you. Ms. Cairns covers the spectrum from family pets to hunting and field dogs to outstanding show dogs. The book is filled with lovely pictures and wonderful thoughts on puppies, active adults and an especially nice section on the joys of the older dog. The book is a visual treat and something you will be proud to add to your library.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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A golden book on Golden Retrievers.,
By vargo@buffalocvb.org (Buffalo, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters (Howell's Best of Breed Library) (Hardcover)
If an owner of a new Golden Retriever can buy just one book, make it this one! The Golden Retriever: All That Glitters covers every aspect of owning a Golden in an understandable and practical way. A great reference to be used again and again! Cairns manages to cover everything from the first fun of owning a pup to the serious concerns of caring for an aging Golden with a professional style and attitude that everyone from the newest novice through the seasoned veteran to the breed will appreciate. Her concise style has produced a book crammed with valuable information on the endless possibilities of enjoying life with a Golden!
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It has been more than 20 years since the Golden Retriever emerged from dog breed obscurity to consistently become one of the top five AKC-registered breeds. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
stud dog owner, retriever club, working retriever, health clearances, outstanding sire, hunt tests, retriever breeds, national specialty, field champions, kennel name, golden coat, breed standard, qualifying scores, hunting tests, scenting abilities, obedience trial champions, older dog, hip dysplasia, show career, obedience competition Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Golden Retriever, Janis Teichman, American Kennel Club, Best of Breed, June Smith, Working Certificate, Andrea Johnson, Lord Tweedmouth, Show Dog Hall of Fame, United States, Laurie Berman, Winners Dog, Master Hunter, Cheryl Baca, Events Calendar, Jackie Mertens, Lorraine Rodolph, National Derby List, Some Goldens, Barbara Taylor, Bill Newcomb, Canine Good Citizen, Jeanine Campbell, Mary Bloom, Susie Rezy New!
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It has been more than 20 years since the Golden Retriever emerged from dog breed obscurity to consistently become one of the top five AKC-registered breeds. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
stud dog owner, retriever club, working retriever, health clearances, outstanding sire, hunt tests, retriever breeds, national specialty, field champions, kennel name, golden coat, breed standard, qualifying scores, hunting tests, scenting abilities, obedience trial champions, older dog, hip dysplasia, show career, obedience competition Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Golden Retriever, Janis Teichman, American Kennel Club, Best of Breed, June Smith, Working Certificate, Andrea Johnson, Lord Tweedmouth, Show Dog Hall of Fame, United States, Laurie Berman, Winners Dog, Master Hunter, Cheryl Baca, Events Calendar, Jackie Mertens, Lorraine Rodolph, National Derby List, Some Goldens, Barbara Taylor, Bill Newcomb, Canine Good Citizen, Jeanine Campbell, Mary Bloom, Susie Rezy New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Golden Retriever by Lee Smith on 8 pages
- The New Complete Golden Retriever by Gertrude Fischer on page 162, and Back Matter
- Golden Retriever (Breeders' Best: A Kennel Club Book) by Nona Kilgore Bauer in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Book of the Golden Retriever by Anna Katherine Nicholas in Back Matter
- The Golden Retriever Tzurrier by Jeffrey Pepper in Back Matter
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- What About Golden Retrievers: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden by Daniel Rice DVM in Back Matter
- The Golden Retriever: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by Julie Cairns on page 34
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