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Great Pyrenees Owners Handbook

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I bought this book as the other reviews raved about the book. I was disappointed. The book focuses more on the history and geographic aspects of the breed. That's great but when the entire book centers around that theme it takes away form other topics that are important. It isn't so much of an owners handbook as it is a historical account of the breed. I have a Pyr and will be looking for another book...

This is a poorly written, poorly edited book. The writing is amateurish, similar to a poorly constructed school essay. I was hoping for practical information as I am a new owner of a Great Pyrenees puppy. It focuses mostly on the history of the breed and practical owner information is a small portion of the book towards the end.

Overall the information in the book is good; however, I feel the book is extremely overpriced for a paperback.

I was hoping to find a book that would give me information about history of the breed, it's development in the world, and who the initial breeders were to help establish the breed in North America. I also was interested in learning about health, nutrition, and grooming issues concerning the breed. This is a must have for anyone who might be interested in learning about the Great Pyrenees dog. The book was written by a long time breeder who has extensive knowledge of the breed. He has successfully produced a multitude of champions over the years. His love for the breed is evident in every word written within the pages of this book. It was easy and enjoyable to read, organized, and filled with information for the novice or for the long time breed enthusiast. I can highly recommend it!

D. Lawrence

This is an outstanding book by a leader in the world of Great Pyrenees. If you are just thinking of adding a Pyrenees to your family or have been in the breed for years this is a must read.

L. Taylor

First of all, the author Joseph B. Gentzel, is brilliant when it comes to Pyr's. We have a signed copy of his first book and met him at the Ohio Great Pyrenees National this past May (2008). The book, being brand new, will make an excellent keepsake for many years to come. I was overwhelmed when I first met this breed (8 all came at once to receive pets), with my fiance, who was ready to take on the showring. But since March '05, when we picked up our first puppy, which was pick of the litter by a breeder in Cave Creek, AZ, I have been in love with this breed ever since. We also took home his Mama and have since purchased another show quality puppy. They are beautiful dogs to love and cherish always.

This book is very right to the point on how to care for these type of Dogs. They are a different breed all together. Very helpful and explained easy.

This is a very strange book. It is poorly written and produced and is more like a religious treatise than a dog book. Too much talk about God's creation of the pyrenees breed and not enough useful information. Weird.

This book is highly recommended to every potential or current owner of a Great Pyrenees.