The New Complete Alaskan Malamute [Hardcover]

Maxwell Riddle (Author), Beth J. Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1990

This most definitive text captures the essence of a remarkable breed with important chapters on dual champions, helpful drawings of breed rights and wrongs, selecting a puppy, care -- and more!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; Second edition edition (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876050089
• ISBN-13: 978-0876050088
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Malamute Bible, June 16, 1998

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This review is from: The New Complete Alaskan Malamute (Hardcover)

If you already own a malamute or are thinking of getting one this book prvides the best guide for you. It not only tells you the pros about the breed but also the cons, and gives you a realistic look on what the breed is about. Ignorance leads to problems with malamutes so the best way to prepare yourself is HAVE THIS BOOK!!! Remember Owning A Malamute Is Not A Right! It Is A Privillage! Jamie Wiatowski, Mimmenuk Alaskan Malamutes

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing but useful in parts, February 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Complete Alaskan Malamute (Hardcover)

Not a massive help for prospective new comers to Malamutes or mushing. Very little practical information about care of dogs in different domestic settings (minimum exercise requirements, can they live with cats, how big a yard do the need.....)....so disappointing. But lots of anecdotal stuff on the history and development of the breed which is great. But unfortunately this is all inadequately referenced and there is no bibliography or list of sources...Basically there is a lot of information here but 'could do better'

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Alaskan Malamute Owners' "Bible", January 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Complete Alaskan Malamute (Hardcover)

The New Complete Alaskan Malamute is exactly what the title implies, a compendium of facts and relative information about the breed. Covered are aspects of the history, personality of the breed, sledding, backpacking, medical/genetic issues, grooming, the breed Standard interpreted, a glossary of terms, and much much more. For the prospective or fisrt-time owner, and even long term fancier, this book is a gem for the wealth, depth and breadth of information. Acquisition of this notable work is a must for all fanciers.