The New Chihuahua [Hardcover]

E. Ruth Terry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1990

This outstanding reference on the tiniest purebred traces its origin and development to its role as a friend of the famous and as a therapy dog for the handicapped. Features an exceptional presentation of the AKC breed Standard, and practical information on special care essentials.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 230 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House (February 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876051255
• ISBN-13: 978-0876051252
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,076,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I breed Chihuahuas and this is THE book to have!, August 1, 1998

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conniesmom (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Chihuahua (Hardcover)

If you are thinking about buying a chihuahua this book is a MUST read before you buy your dog. The author is well known in breeding and show circles. She explains what to look for before you buy your dog. Chihuahua owners will find it is worth buying even if they own other books. The breeding and whelping chapter has tons of useful information for breeders. The only down side to this book is that the photos are all black and white, however there are alot of nice photos! This is not just another generic dog book where they stick a breed name on the cover. Make sure you read the chapter "What every Chihuahua owner should know"! It has health and care information specific to the chihuahua. This book costs alittle more than some other books but it is worth every penny!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good breed standard..., May 11, 1998

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KitchenSharkMama "MicahBina" (NC,, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Chihuahua (Hardcover)

Ms. Terry continues her Chihuahua journey from "The Chihuahua" to this more detailed tome. I, as a handler, breeder and show person in several breeds really like this book. It gives some of the basics a beginner would need, but also take us further into this tiny body and lets us see that, just because they weigh in at 3-4+- pounds there is still a LOT of dog there. Worth the purchace and I highly recomend it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative Book, October 23, 2006

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gsprincy (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Chihuahua (Hardcover)

I bought this book along with two other Chihuahua books. This would be my second pick for a Chihuahua book. It has the basics you need as new owner of a Chihuahua. The book has helpful information on raising, grooming and training a Chihuahua but focuses mainly on showing and breeding them. For someone who wants them as pet with more detail and more up to date information I recommend getting "Chihuahuas, a Complete Pet Owner's Manual" by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D.