Mastiffs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

by Kim Thornton (Author) "What the lion is to the cat, the Mastiff is to the dog, the noblest of the family; he stands alone and all others sink..." (more)
Key Phrases: puppy kindergarten, good breeder, internal parasites, Lyme Hall, Old English, American Kennel Club (more...)

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Product Description
This large dog has a long history as a hunter and a protector of livestock. This volume provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners. The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written by experts, and profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. Each manual is individually written. Not one of Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals is a clone from a single common catch-all book, with one or two chapters added on to make it appear new. Instead, each Barron's manual has been planned, designed, and written from scratch—always by an experienced breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or qualified expert.

From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Mastiff

The typical Mastiff: its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise, and play activities
Understanding your Mastiff: its voice, its body language, and its behavior

Step-by-step directions for everyday care of your dog

Informative and attractive sidebars

Filled with handsome full-color photos

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This large, good-natured dog makes a fine family pet, as well as an excellent guard dog. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764107623
• ISBN-13: 978-0764107627
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #215,360 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reader., January 15, 2000

By	Melodie Usrey (Jasper, Alabama) - See all my reviews

When I bought my Mastiff I really hadn't a clue about anything health wise. All I knew was that their disposition was wonderful. I purchased this book along with two other more expensive books and spent more time reading this one than the other two. This is a very well written and in depth book. The author obviously did research and/or knew about the breed. The book is my refrence guide whenever I have a question that I need answered. I would definately say that you will be getting more than you pay for if you buy this book! It tells you everything from the history, to selecting a puppy, nutrition, diseases, training, breeding, all the way to the end of a life for one. It has some beautiful pictures to show you what a Mastiff looks like from the beginning till the heartbreaking end. I fully recommend this book above any that I have read so far!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mastiffs Complete Guide Review, January 28, 2001

By A Customer

I purchased this book several months before aquiring a Mastiff and I found the book to be extremely helpful. It has a vast amout of information stored inside the pages, and you can absolutely not beat the price. I would recommend this book above many other, more expensive, books. It includes numerous pictures, along with much of the information you will need from selecting the best puppy for you to training that puppy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mastiff by Kim Campbell Thornton, May 29, 2003

By A Customer

I enjoyed this book very much. It is a fun read, I found it very helpful and will revisit this book often in the future. The illustrations are very good as well. Another book you may wish to purchase with this one is The mastiff, an owners guide to a happy healthy pet, by John M. Becknell.
Please do not make the same error I did and purchase "Mastiff Aristocratic Guardian" by Dee Dee Andersson, I cannot say enough negative things about this book.