A New Owner's Guide to Boston Terriers (Hardcover)

by Bob Candland (Author), Eleanor Candland (Author) "The history of most breeds of dog is, at best, shrouded in mystery..." (more)
Key Phrases: Boston Terrier, United States, American Kennel Club (more...)

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Product Description
Easy-to-read information on choosing raising training and maintaining good health

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications; illustrated edition edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793828023
• ISBN-13: 978-0793828029
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #350,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference..., March 15, 2002

By	R. Blanton "1chewbecca" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a cat owner who is looking into getting one of these wonderful dogs, I have found the information in this book to be excellent - much above the rest (I think I own every book about Bostons). Not only does the book discuss how to pick out an appropriate Boston, it also discusses the good and bad characteristics of the Boston Terrier. I found the section on raising a puppy to be a wonderful resource, considering raising kittens is a much, much different experience. I would suggest this book to anyone who is considering adding a Boston Terrier to their family.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Found this book showy and impractical, November 5, 2004

By	Matthew Cory (Markham, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This book seemed to be more about the author and his acquaintances rather than about the dog itself. I was hoping there would be a lot more meat: sources other than the author's opining and the penchant towards show dogs. I was looking for a functional manual on living with, training and caring for a Boston. What I got instead was a testament to the breed and pictorials of various show dogs and what seemed to be the author's friend's dogs. This book was a fair treatment of the breed but not at all what I would recommend for a practical "owner's guide."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Owner's Guide to Boston Terriers, May 20, 2001

By	Scott A. Eckstein (Bloomfield, New Mexico United States) - See all my reviews

A very good book. It contained a lot of useful information, that I was unaware of. The time spent reading this book was well worth it, especially when you consider the time I saved by following the advise and tips it contains. I recommend it highly.