Newfoundland (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) (Hardcover)

by Angela Barlowe (Author) "The Newfoundland is frequently called the "gentle giant" among dogs..." (more)
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Product Description
Massive, noble and majestic, the Newfoundland possesses an instinctive desire to bond with humankind, sprouting from his instincts as a water rescuer. The seafaring "gentle giant" remains close by man’s side as a helper and companion both on land and in the water. As the breed’s colorful history relays, the Newfoundland has excelled as a fisherman’s helper, a water lifesaver, a canine postman, a draft and carting dog, a show dog and on and on! For the owner requiring a biddable companion dog, whose devotion and friendship with man are unsurpassed, the Newfoundland is an ideal choice.

This new colorful book provides everything an owner needs to know about the Newfoundland and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, grooming, basic obedience and housebreaking. The author also discusses various activities in which the Newfoundland excels, including water tests, agility trials and dog shows. Illustrated with over 135 color photographs, this comprehensive owner’s guide will be relied upon consistently for its coverage of health concerns, allergies, parasite control, senior-dog care and more!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593782837
• ISBN-13: 978-1593782832
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #330,741 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully informative, July 15, 2005

By	Owned by a Newf (ND) - See all my reviews

I purchased this book when I started looking for a Newf and it was wonderful. There is lots of detailed information about the breed, the standard, and life with a Newf. It helped me find the "perfect" Newf and has helped with some training.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Newfies at a glance., July 19, 2006

By	Jeannemarie Morrissey (Clarendon, Vermont) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thought that for someone who is learning and researching the breed of the Newfoundland for the first time, that this book could be a very helpful and practical handbook in the A-Z art of owning a Newfie. The language and how-to-steps of everything from crate training a pup to bathing and clipping the breed's claws is very accessible and I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is considering owning one of these highly intelligent and loyal breed of pedigree.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Generic, June 26, 2008

By	April A. Pierson (Eau Claire, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first chapter of this book on this history of the Newfoundland was good, but after that I felt like the authors used pretty much the same material, inserting the name of the breed they were writing about. There was a lot of generic info on dogs, with mentions that Newfoundlands are big (duh). The pictures were nice, but I didn't really buy the book for the pictures. I was not impressed.