Guide to Own West Highland Ter (Re Dog) [Paperback]

Martin S. Wallace (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793818656
• ISBN-13: 978-0793818655
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,177,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures of Westies- Book could use some substance, September 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Own West Highland Ter (Re Dog) (Paperback)

This book gives great value for the money. I found the pictures especially captivating since they are "high gloss". The author does a fair job of detailing the West Highland White Terrier's history, standard, feeding, grooming, training and showing. However, most of the book reads as if the explanations were taken from other sources (the breed standard is simply the AKC explanation, and the 5 page discussion on Nylabone is nearly a verbatim rendition of the Nylabone manufacturer's insert included with each chewing toy.) However, the author did include various pictures and diagrams pointing out the various components which make up the breed's standard, and this is helpful when attempting to figure out things like "where is the withers?" At times, the text was confusing and contradictory. At one point, the author states p.26 "Now what about supplements of various kinds, mineral and vitamin, or the various oils? They are all okay to add to your Westie's food." Then 3 lines later states "Except on the advice of your veterinarian, added amounts of vitamins can prove harmful to your Westie!" Only a careful reader would pick this up, and one may follow certain suggestions to the detriment of your pet. The pictures were beautiful, but the author should have identified by name the Westie being photographed. Overall, this book is helpful when being introduced to the breed.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good (9), February 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Own West Highland Ter (Re Dog) (Paperback)

Has good information but needs to talk a little more about how to train westies. Good information on feeding and toys. Good photos, too. Information on caring for puppies; it has helped me take care of my puppies. Adrienne L.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictures & related products introductions but....., December 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Own West Highland Ter (Re Dog) (Paperback)

I was a bit disappointed with the content as I am a new owner of a three-months old Westie and never had a pet before so I intended to find a book with details or step by step instructions on the topics of training, feeding, groomings, etc. I was not so interested in the content that seemed to be more focus on which product is best for your Westie or only told you to go to the training school. In my coutry, there is no such community or training school for dog no mention especially for my adorable Westie.