Irish Water Spaniel (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) [Hardcover]

Marion Hopkins (Author)

Book Description

Series: Comprehensive Owner's Guide | Publication Date: December 30, 2005

The curly liver locks and distinctive topknot of the Irish Water Spaniel have won the breed admirers on both sides of the pond, not the least of whom is author and long-time breeder and fancier Marion Hopkins. This multi-talented gundog is obedient and biddable, regarded as a superb family companion and an enduring and proficient field worker. A well-bred Irish Water Spaniel is a hardy, resilient retriever that enjoys athletic activities with his owner—on land and water. Blessed with a real Irish sense of humor, the canine clown endears himself to all those who win a place in his inner circle. Written by the breed authority in the US, with wit, wisdom and no small heaping of common sense, this Special Rare-Breed Edition offers everything an Irish Water Spaniel owner needs to know about selection of a puppy, everyday care and training, safety, health and much more. The author details the breed’s history in its homeland of Ireland as well as in England and the United States. The text is illustrated by beautiful color photographs by Irish Water Spaniel breeder and professional photographer Tara Darling, making this new guide a very special addition to the breed literature indeed. The author shares her many years of experience in her insightful chapter about the breed’s character, told in special stories and photographs. A health chapter by world-famous veterinarian and author Dr. Lowell Ackerman presents excellent up-to-date information about vaccinations, parasite control, spaying/neutering and much more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (December 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593783302
• ISBN-13: 978-1593783303
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,088,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential owner's guide for any serious about the Irish Water Spaniel breed, May 26, 2006

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This review is from: Irish Water Spaniel (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (Hardcover)

IRISH WATER SPANIEL: A SPECIAL RARE-BREED EDITION provides an essential owner's guide for any serious about the Irish Water Spaniel breed. With its Kennel Club brand, you can't go wrong nor wonder about the source of documentation about the breed: from tips on buying and handling a puppy to care, training and common health concerns, IRISH WATER SPANIEL provides all kinds of insights about the breed's pros, cons, and attributes. Color photos throughout make it easy to understand all aspects of the dog's care.

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for all owners of IWS, June 2, 2010

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This review is from: Irish Water Spaniel (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (Hardcover)

We purchased this book last year when we adopted our Irish Water Spaniel from Marion Hopkins. It is a treasure trove of information gleaned from her 50+ years of IWS breeding. It covers everything from A to Z. We were able to have our book signed by Marion. Unfortunately, she passed away in early 2010 but she left behind an encyclopedia for all Irish Water Spaniel owners. I highly recommend this book.