Italian Greyhounds Today (Book of the Breed) [Hardcover]

Annette Oliver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2002 | Series: Book of the Breed

This book traces the breed's roots in art and aristocracy through its modern popularity as show dog and companion. The special care required by the breed's delicate, elegant structure is fully covered as are the areas of racing and Obedience.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ringpress Books (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0948955929
• ISBN-13: 978-0948955921
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good on personality and characteristics of breed, August 8, 2006

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This review is from: Italian Greyhounds Today (Book of the Breed) (Hardcover)

Not as comprehensive as Italian Greyhounds 21st Century, this is an excellent book. It mostly features European, esp. British, IGs in the discussions. It is easy to read while including a lot of detail about the breed. I had not seen some of the information on the personality of this breed and how that affects training in other books I've read and that was very interesting to me. This book is much better than some of the light-weight glossy breed books [yes, it does have many high quality photos].

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My first and favorite IG book, January 9, 2006

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Susan (Birmingham, Albania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Italian Greyhounds Today (Book of the Breed) (Hardcover)

This is the first IG book that I purchased when I got my first IG (mind is an older edition, I think). I found it extremely useful in getting to know the quirks of IGs (and mine have many) and the photos are beautiful. I would note that this is NOT the breed for everyone. They are hard to housetrain (especially for those of us with irregular schedules) and they have tiny little bones. However, you can't beat them for sweetness.

I've not read the "IG in the 21st Century" book, but this is the best of any of the ones I have seen on the subject so far. Gave 4 stars only because this is a newer edition than mine and may have some changes.

13 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, October 7, 2003

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C. Walker "Mrs.C.Walker" (Indianapolis,IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Italian Greyhounds Today (Book of the Breed) (Hardcover)

This is such a great book.And such a surprise.The writer does a great job in keeping details non boring with her stories of who has had these wonderful dogs and how lucky we are today to still have the breed..She covers the basics and then some.Facts can be boring to us who dont no the history of the breed and who shows what, but the way the writer plays on telling facts inside of details makes for fun, exciting non boring read.I was not sure what to expect from buying this book since it had not been reviewed..and Im ever so glad I took the chance and plunged ahead with getting it.It has delightful pictures.. It makes for very good reading,and not just a one time read either.Youl find yourself reaching for it again and again and it will make for a good read everytime...B.W.