Japanese Chin [Hardcover]

Claude V. Alexander (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0866225757
• ISBN-13: 978-0866225755
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,995,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Details-no-----pictures--yes, May 4, 2001

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Rich Schmitt (Bedford, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Japanese Chin (Hardcover)

I have been interested in owning a chin for a couple of years, but the lack of info has kept me from doing so. I saw on a documentary that these dogs can get very depressed and have desperately be trying to find out if this is true. The answer was not in this book. This book is very general in info--it could be applied to any dog--it goes into housebreaking and safety tips which is fine, but I wanted more info on a chin itself. Overall it is an ok book. If anyone has a book that goes into more depth of the chin, I would be interested in buying one at a reasonable price.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and helpful!, June 1, 2000

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"choobie" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Japanese Chin (Hardcover)

There is very little written about this curious but delightful breed of dogs. This book definately is written by a Japanese Chin lover and describes the breed and care of, in an interesting and helpful manner. It discusses the breed's origins, characteristics, and care for in easy to follow chapters. The photographs seem repetitive using bland color backgrounds and facial closeups. I was a bit disappointed that much of the book was dedicated to advertising products. Overall, this is a great guide for owners or prospective owners of Japanese Chins.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not much about Japanese Chins in this book, June 9, 2011

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Nicely Done "Nancy" (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Japanese Chin (Hardcover)

What Mrs. Claude V. Alexander has to say about Japanese Chins runs from pp 6-31. And many of those pages have large Chin photos, so there's really very little actual information about Chins in this book.

The rest of this 191 page book is just general basic dog care information that only those considering getting a dog (not necessarily a Chin) for the first time may find helpful, plus index, table of contents, etc. After page 31, none of the information is specific to Chins, their behavior, their health issues, or their needs.

A section about aggressive dog behavior contains a case history--of a Cocker Spaniel!

In my opinion, a book geared toward novice dog owners that discusses subjects like how to choose a leash and selecting a dog bed, should not devote a chapter to breeding. That's just irresponsible. As the owner of a Chin rescued from a high-kill dog shelter, I am appalled. The responsible thing would have been to urge new dog owners to spay or neuter their pets.

I am also appalled by the section "Where to Buy Your Dog," which first suggests a "local pet shop," which are notorious for getting their dogs from inhumane puppy mills, then says, "If your pet shop does not carry the type of dog you desire, there are other places to look." The next suggestions are kennels and part-time breeders. Animal shelters and rescue groups are never mentioned.

The photos of Chins are cute (but what Chin photo isn't?) and do run beyond p. 31--all the way to p. 64. Then they stop. Photos or illustrations after that are of other breeds of dogs or generic dogs. A segment on dog dental care is illustrated by photos and illustrations of an obviously non-Chin dog's mouth.

If this book was truly about Chins, all the Chin-relevant text and photos could have been printed in maybe 35-40 pages. The book still would have been inadequate and a disappointment, but at least buyers wouldn't be paying for the probably-useless and often troubling non-Chin information which comprise the bulk of this book.