Living with a Pug (Living With a Pet Series) [Hardcover]

Alison Mount (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2003

Here is in-depth examination of the Pug's traits and needs. This small dog is especially good with children, and is easy to keep groomed. The Living with a Pet series is focused to help inexperienced owners and prospective owners who are thinking about acquiring a specific breed of dog. Books offer an in-depth look at the special characteristics and needs of each title's breed. Is the dog an active animal that needs vigorous daily exercise? Is it good with kids? Will it make a reliable guard dog? Which health problems are more prevalent in which breed? These pet manuals are outstanding in appearance, filled with eye-catching sidebar advice and handsome color photos.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1 Har/DVD edition (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764156357
• ISBN-13: 978-0764156359
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,187,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a Pug? Get this Brits book., September 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with a Pug (Living With a Pet Series) (Hardcover)

Having met Alison a number of times both on this side of the Atlantic at the Pug Dog Club of America National Specialties as well as at seeral Crufts shows I was curious to know what her book was like so I quickly ordered it. It arrived the day my litter of one was born. Since I was up for the night anyways I settled next to the new mom and her pugette and began to read the 128 page hardcover book. Each of the ten chapters provided interesting and very valuable information for any one who is considering getting a Pug. The first chapter introduces the breed and gives a bit of history covering their Imperial heritage, their European introduction and British royalty connections. It then crosses the Atlantic to the American Pug and brings you current with names of some rich and famous people who have been Pug fanciers. All this information is pretty much the standard fare for a book on Pugs. But the second chapter is the one that really captured my attention: Choosing a Pug. this chapter is the one that will get me to recommend this book to those who are beginning their search and are wanting, or in my estimation needing, more information on the breed. Each Chapter there after: Ariving Home, Early Lessons, Caring For Your Pug and even Problem Behavior all help someone who is soon to select their future companion to learn more about what they may expect as an owner of a Pug, puppy or adult. The next three chapters address activities owners of Pugs can do with their dog including information on Canine Good Citizen, Obedience, Agility, Freestyle, Carting, Showing, Therapy dogs, and breeding. Sprinkled throughout the book are highlights focusing on some special Pugs and their owners detailing their accomplishments. The last chapter, Health Care, is written by a Veterinarian. Thre is special attention to breed-prone problems. Although Ms Moun is from England she addressed the USA Pug Fanciers interest and concerns thourghly.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, November 8, 2005

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Joanne B. Ramos (Sacramento, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living with a Pug (Living With a Pet Series) (Hardcover)

I was very glad to buy this book. I have read other books on the pug breed, this by far is one of the best I've read.Since I am first time owner of a pug dog,it helped me have a better understanding of a very comical,loyal and loving pet I am proud to own for 8 years now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best All-Around Pug book available, November 29, 2005

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John A. Deuth "Pug lover" (Roxbury CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living with a Pug (Living With a Pet Series) (Hardcover)

Really fun book with lots of touching and informative sidebars on every aspect of owning a Pug including agility, therapy dog, rescue etc. Highly reccomend it. A Fun and interesting read. If you love Pugs then you'll love this book.