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New Owners Guide Great Danes (New Owner's Guide To...)

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I have been considering a Great Dane for a while now and want to read up before making that huge leap. Jill Swedlow's name was on 3 out of the 5 Great Dane books I found.

The part written by her about the breed is wonderful. It is clear she loves the breed but also points out why Danes are not the breed for everyone. She knows her stuff and conveys it in a manner that is friendly and compelling.

The main problem was that almost half the book is a generic dog guide. It relates to training and other issues, but it does *not* specifically address the problems with a dog that is as big as you are.

I hope Swedlow writes a comprehensive Dane book. I would buy it in a second.

This book is less a guide specifically for new owners than a general guide to the breed. As a new owner of a 12 week old Great Dane puppy, I was looking for a specific, health and behavior-oriented, "how to deal with the first 6 months" kind of book, and though this book has a little of that, it is more general than I expected. It is, in fact, part of a series of "New Owner's" guides for just about every breed there is. Some of the author's advice also differs from advice in other Great Dane books. It is written in the first-person, in a friendly and personal style, and has lots of color pictures (which is nice). But, in general, it's not nearly as helpful for new owners as the title might lead you to believe.

Very well written book, easy to understand and you could tell written by someone with years of experience with this breed of dog. Examples of behavior set forth in this book I could easily see in my dogs. Great Help from Great Book.

We have owned Great Danes for a little over two years and now have four of them. Great Danes are a very special breed, with a sweet, affectionate personality, and great need for interaction with humans. In recent months we joined the Great Dane Mailing List and have learned much more about the breed from the breeders and other owners who contribute to that list regularly. This is how we heard of Jill Swedlow and learned about her book. We wished we had had the book before we bought our first Dane. This book is a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the breed and all the things needed to be successful with them. From history to health care, behavior problems, and techniques for traveling with your dog, this book presents excellent advice. Great Danes are not for everyone! Since they are a giant breed, good behavior and obedience training are a must!

Jill Swedlow is a highly respected long-time breeder of Great Danes, and her good sense, experience, and thorough knowledge really show.

This is a great book for someone interested in a Great Dane for a pet, or a new owner of a Dane. The book is straight forward about what to expect of your Dane and how to handle possible problems you may encounter. The book is not filled with technical information thats hard to understand, but written beatifully simple for us new owners to understand. While reading the book you will be thoroughly entertained by the authors personality which shines through in her writing. By the end of the book you will be amazed at how much you will have learned about Danes from such an interesting book. Stacey

Wonderfully funny, easy reading and quite informative. Gives an in depth look at every imaginable aspect of the Dane and it's proper care through life's stages. Definitely recommended for Dane owners and anyone considering a Dane.

this book had good detailed descriptions of the breed standard, health, temperament,etc. it also had great pictures. i would suggest this book for anyone who wants an entertaining and informative overview of the breed.

Jill Swedlow has written an excellent and informative book for the first-time Great Dane owner. Not only does it explain in great detail the responsiblities of the owner, but also tries to discourage those who may not be prepared for the demands of this "Gentle Giant." If you are purchasing a Great Dane for the first time, or just need a "refresher" on the care of your "best friend," this is the book for you. I always have my copy handy. I truly enjoyed it.

My wife wants Great Danes and this book was a great place to get insight,and if she could handle these big, but gentle dogs. The book even as small as it is has every aspect of the Danes good and bad. Instead of one my wife now wants three! That's how informative this book is.

I am a wannabe Dane owner and have just been researching before I purchase - this book has a lot of good information for individuals in my position.