Customer Reviews

The Golden Years: A Pet Owner's Guide to the Golden Retriever

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I am in the process of selecting a Golden Retriever puppy. I recently owned a Cocker Spaniel for over 11 years, and before that, a mixed breed for 6 years, so I know a little about dogs. I was searching for a hard-cover book priced between $10 and $20, that would give me the basic information I needed to make a wise decision on choosing a Golden Retriever puppy, as well as general information about owning a Golden Retriever. I read the reviews for this book, and it appears one either liked the book very much or disliked it very much. There was no "middle of the road." I will agree that there was some redundancy in what the author wrote, but he kept repeating (reinforcing) in my opinion, all the positive traits about this breed that I was hoping to read. So, I didn't look at this repetition in a negative way. The book contains all the basic information a novice to the breed needs to be able to choose a puppy, and enjoy and care for in every way, his or her Golden Retriever for the long term. There is also a fairly generous amount of color pictures featuring several Goldens in various stages of development and in various poses. The pictures also showed the variety of golden colors--from light gold to dark gold. Since I am not qualified nor interested in breeding or showing the dog, I really didn't mind that the book did not go into great detail about the pedigrees and how to show a dog. For those who are looking for this kind of detailed information, I am sure there are more in-depth (and expensive) books featuring extensive coverage of these subjects and others, but as I stated in my "one liner" review, this book is a great value for the price, and a great benefit for most of us who just want a Golden Retriever as a companion dog. I highly recommend it to anyone who never owned a dog, or to someone who is switching to Goldens after owning a different breed. After reading the book, I am excited, enthusiastic, and feel this book has helped me to better prepare to welcome a Golden Retriever into my home.

This is one of the best Golden Retriever book I've ever read! This book contain almost all information you need to know about Golden Retriever such as the standard for Golden, training, feeding, bonding, and more. I recommend this book for those who love Golden Retriever.

No technical, helpful details. Owner lacks this pet and does not seem to have much experience with animals in general. The facts are basically known and cheaply categorized. Book may be one of the most unpopular manuals published and sold around stores. In my opinion, this did not need to be published in any case. Least though, the topic is a particular dog breed, which is fine.
The manual is hardback, but does not deserve to be refurbished as much as other, more deserving manuals. Opinions differ in every respect, however this guide should not be bought by ones who presume it is a technical, fact containing guide. M. Siegal should have deciphered between publishing sub par material or making another attempt.

This book is VERY good. It's one of the best book about golden retriever that I've ever read. This book covers almost everything you need to know about golden retriever. It also has a lot of nice picture. I really recommend this book for those who like golden retriever and wants to own a golden retriever.

One of my friends bought me this book for my birthday. She told me it had alot of nice reviews so it must be a good book. She couldn't have been further from the truth. I settled down to start reading it with my two Golden Retrievers, Andy and Jessi. I was bored to tears by the second page. The auther goes on and on saying the same things over and over. I wish my friend had just given me a card!

I purchased this book before we adopted our first golden puppy - what a find!! It is very concise and covers everything from grooming to training. I highly recommend it.

This is a wonderful book about a wonderful breed. The perfect companion to my new puppy and a great way to learn (or relearn) about the greatest dogs on earth.

This book was a real pleasure to read. This is the only book you need if you have, or are thinking of a golden retriever!!

This book is VERY good. If you have a golden and think you know everything about them, think again! Until you read this book, you don't know squat!

A wonderful book about a special breed. A great resourse and a MUST have for everyone who will/or does own a Golden retriever