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A New Owner's Guide to Maltese

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Vicki Abbot has great credentials. She is obviously a very accomplished woman. Due to HER "pedigree" I was eager to learn from her. I just received my first MALTESE (although I have had other dogs). I was sorely disappointed, as I found her information to be very limited and very basic. The focus was more about her accomplishements, dog shows, trophies etc. Most unexpected for a woman of her caliber & a total waste of money if one is looking for a guidance book.

I wish I had read the reviews on here before purchasing this book. I was greatly disappointed with it. It gives an excellent view of the author, her show dogs and her daughter but I felt it lacked information about the Maltese which is what I had hoped for in a book entitled, A New Owners Guide to Maltese. It gave very generic information in my opionion and was not that helpful. If you are looking for specific information on how to care for your new Maltese keep searching.

This book was an "impulse buy" from Borders Books and Music. When I got it home and read it, I was so disappointed that I returned it-something I rarely do. For lighter reading, The Essential Maltese by Howell Book House is much more informative; for the more serious fancier, The Complete Maltese by Nicholas Cutillo is a must-have. Don't waste your time and money on this book!

I have grown up with maltese all of my life. This book is very informative, and a great reference to have. Mrs. Abbott obviously spent a great deal of care and time writing this book. Truly a compliment to the breed! This book is on my coffee table!

I have found this book to be very informative for the new Maltese owner. I would recommend this book again.

This book is really detailed about everything you need to know about taking care of a new Maltese puppy, I greatly recommend it to any potential new owner!

The book I bought from this seller was "A New Owner's Guide to Maltese". It is hardcover and looks like brand new, it arrived earlier than promised and I couldn't be happier! Thank you and God bless you!

Vicki Abbott, having handled the top winning Maltese of all time and having over 30 years of experience in the breed, is the perfect expert on this breed and we are glad that she is finally sharing her experience with the public. This book provides a unique perspective on the breed, and will be very helpful to those just buying a puppy as a new addition to their family, to those who have bred,handled, and raised Maltese for years. I would highly recommend this book, it is easy to read and could even be read with your children when learning how to take care of your new Maltese puppy. Do not miss out on this book, it is the best Maltese book on the market, and I should know as I am a career librarian.
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Mrs. Abbott is tops in the field of showing, owning and grooming of maltese. She covers all subjects in the book.. Great photos too.