This exhaustive study of the colorful "Newfie" provides the Standard, history, and care essentials for this gentle giant, as well as the breed's record in the show ring and in competitive Water Trials.
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Newfoundland fanciers and owners will appreciate this new guide, with its directory of regional clubs, profiles of famous Newfoundlands, and mention of children's books in which the breed appears. Bendure opens with a solid history of Newfoundlands, which were almost brought to extinction because of their role as mine detectors in the two world wars. An entire chapter discusses highly respected U.S. kennels. The explanation of the AKC breed standards and the information on Newfoundland characteristics, health, and grooming requirements will be important to the prospective owner. Caroline Andrew
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The benchmark text,
By James F. Aspell (Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Newfoundland: Companion Dog-Water Dog (Dog Breed Books) (Hardcover)
I am on my second read through of Joan's classic treatise having just bought a new Newf puppy. The book remains indispensible. The only flaw would be the inordinate emphasis placed on the "in" NCA breeders and their animals.The more even handed parts of the book deal with why you would want one of these great dogs and what you do once you realize you own a 130 pound couch potatoe.
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This review is from: The Newfoundland: Companion Dog-Water Dog (Dog Breed Books) (Hardcover)
I own several breed-specific books, but Joan Bendure's is my absolute favorite. By far the most comprehensive book on Newfies, this book is a great choice for anyone curious about the breed or passionate about them, covering everything from the history of the Newfoundland, care of them, information about the shows, prominent breeders, and it even describes the Newfoundlands place in art and literature. A great reference or collector's item for the Newf lover!
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