Miniature Pinschers (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D. (Author) "The miniature pinscher is not a miniature version of the Doberman pinscher..." (more)
Key Phrases: miniature pinscher, stag red, patellar luxation, Min Pin (more...)

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Product Description
Known as the "king of toys," these dogs are hardy and active, and make excellent pets. Here is information on purchasing, raising, and maintaining a happy, healthy miniature pinscher.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812093461
• ISBN-13: 978-0812093469
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #375,190 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know in a single book, December 20, 2000

By	Carolina "Spanish Translator" (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

Miniature Pinscher by Caroline Coile has proven to be a very comprehensive book on this mighty dog. This book cover topics such as: history, how to pick a min pin, raise it, understand it, train it, No-No's, how to take care of its skin and its problems, how to choose a vet, preventive medicine, genetics, and even a Min Pin Nomenclature! This book has a special chapter on "Understanding the Min Pin Mind" which I find very helpful. Vision, Olfaction, Taste, Hearing and Pain are briefly yet accurately covered here. In addition to its friendly language, 34 color photographs + illustrations will help you know what you really need to know about the mighty Miniature Pinschers. Highly Recommendable.

Miniature Pinscher de Caroline Coile ha demostrado ser un libro íntegro sobre este poderoso perro. Este libro cubre temas tales como: historia, como seleccionar un min pin, criarlo, o que no debe hacer, como cuidar de su piel y sus problemas, como seleccionar al veterinario, medicina preventiva, genética, e incluso la Nomenclatura de los Pinscher Miniatura! Este libro tiene un capítulo especial titulado "Comprenda la Mente del Pinscher Miniatura" el cual me parece de gran utilidad. La visión, el olfato, el gusto, la audición y el dolor son abarcados en este capítulo de forma breve pero muy precisa. Además de su idioma sencillo y ameno, tiene 34 fotografías a color e ilustraciones que le ayudarán a conocer lo que usted necesita saber sobre el poderoso Pinscher Miniatura. Altamente recomendable.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most information in the fewest pages., April 22, 2000

By	Ellen Stanley (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews

This book is ideal for propective or new minpin owners. The book is only 88 pages but so concise and well organized that it's suitable for cover to cover reading or reference on specific topics of minpin care and breeding. Very well illustrated with photos and drawings showing ideal body structure, anatomy, first aid, etc.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview, August 6, 2003

By	T. Reinhardt "olivia lee" (east coast) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

While this isn't an exhaustive book on my favorite little bundle of energy...it's really quite good for the size and price. I got this book after my son brought home a mini-pin in need of a family.

While deciding if this little (9 pound) angelic looking creature would be suited for our family it was a good book for an overview on common health problems (some skin problems that she has had, som knee problems that she has not had)... some behavioral issues with other dogs (that she has had) and that they are one person dogs (which she hasn't had)...that they are very much the *clown* (which she very much is :). Overall...my point is...the book for it's small size and and low price was a very good intro to my new family pet.

I would suggest buying this book prior to buying the dog. It's always better to know if a dog is suited to you before you make a 15 year committment.