Official Bk Labrador Retriever [Hardcover]

Bernard Ziessow (Author), B. Ziessow (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications; 1ST edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793801885
• ISBN-13: 978-0793801886
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! A "must have" for any Labrador Retriever owner., October 3, 1998

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[e-mail] (Kapowsin, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Official Bk Labrador Retriever (Hardcover)

This book is a "must" for anyone who owns, or plans on owning a Labrador Retriever. It covers the history of the breed, famous Labradors, famous kennels, breeding, training for show and field work, genetic troubles to look for, veterinary care, ins and outs of showing and field/hunt trials, and much more! All of the sections are covered in great detail not just skimmed over. Far and away the most used book in our Lab Library. A great value at any price.

Kevin Ingalls, Legacy Labs

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really a "five stars" Lab book, October 17, 2000

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"flechman" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Official Bk Labrador Retriever (Hardcover)

This is a very informative book. Excellent color photography. The LRC is a definite authority and the work presented in this book shows the dedication of this organization to the breed. All topics covered present a lot of info, nicely put together. For the person just looking for a book to pass his eyes about, the pictures will satisfy, but for someone wanting to really learn about the Labrador Retriever this is a great book. If you own a Labrador you should also own one copy of this marvelous work.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for everyday Lab owners, June 3, 2011

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This review is from: Official Bk Labrador Retriever (Hardcover)

I purchased this book on a recommendation from a breeder. This book goes into detail about the Labrador Retriever; from their beginnings to now. It has a lot of information, and I even used it to write one of my college papers for my animal science class. It gives you training tips, how to show your Lab and even judging information. It tells you about working dog certificates and National Breed Winners. This book would be for the "die-hard" Labrador owner who wants to know a lot more than how to train and take care of your pet. It would be ideal for someone who is looking into seriously showing and breeding the "true" Labrador Retriever; not a "backyard" type breeder. I would recommend it if you want detailed information about Labradors and the breeds true purpose. (I own three.) I would not recommend it to the typical family who is getting a new dog and wants to know how to take care of it. It would be too much information and not the right kind they are looking for when you get a new pet. Overall, like I said, a good book if you want detailed information about Labrador Retrievers.