Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rare Breed) [Hardcover]

Jim Barton (Author), James Barton (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 93 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793807522
• ISBN-13: 978-0793807529
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,038,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice photography, generic content, June 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rare Breed) (Hardcover)

This book had some beautiful photography but like most of the TFH series of books was somewhat generic in its content. The information could have applied to most any giant breed dog and seemed to be more entertaining than informative. Considering that the author is an actual breeder of Swiss Mountain Dogs, I had hoped for a more balanced overview of the breed.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I would have bought the book before I bought my puppy, September 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rare Breed) (Hardcover)

Great book with lots of personal input by Mr. Barton. I was not sure what to expect when I got my pup other than what I saw on the internet and what the breeder told me. It was all pretty on target, but in this book, Mr. Barton introduces more subtle and intersting accounts of the characteristics of the breed and now I can see all this dveloping in my own Swissy. ...

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative with detailed photography of the GSMD., October 23, 1998

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This review is from: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rare Breed) (Hardcover)

As a prospective dog owner, looking for the perfect breed is difficult, but Mr. Barton's explanation of the GSMD and his high-quality photography easily convinced me that the GSMD was the right choice. If you have never heard of the GSMD, this is also a great way to learn of how the breed was saved from near extinction. What a loss that would have been! Easily readable and enjoyable, this book made my decision easy. Job well done.