Rottweiler: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) (Hardcover)

by Wilhelm Jonas (Author) "No matter how long I am owned by Rottweilers, I will always be fascinated by the unique rust markings over every dog's eyes and on..." (more)
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Product Description
A noble working dog, guardian and companion, the Rottweiler has fast become one of the world’s most recognizable dogs, well regarded for his powerful physique and black and tan coloration. Originating in Germany, the breed sparkles with talent, strength and intelligence, making the Rottweiler an international favorite as a protector of family, home and property. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Rottweilers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Rottweiler from puppyhood to the senior years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593782039
• ISBN-13: 978-1593782030
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #389,998 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for future Rottie owners, February 5, 2008

By	stcangel "Sarah" (Japan) - See all my reviews

A great book for anyone who wants to understand more about Rotties but doesn't want to have to look at a dictionary to understand every other word. This book covers their history, their temperment and behaviors, how to care for your Rottie, and how to train your Rottie the simple commands. The training segment is the most informative. It walks you through how to crate train and how to give commands and even provides step by step pictures.

2.0 out of 5 stars Fairly decent but too much basic training info not enough breed info, January 26, 2009

By	Adrian Cote (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is just ok. It is well written and the information is clear and concise.

However, I was dissapointed that most of the book was devoted to basic training and care that is generic from one breed to another. There was only maybe 25% of the book devoted to Rottweilers specifically. The rest was basic information related to dogs in general which can be found in much better books elsewhere.