Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective [Hardcover]

Stan Zielinski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

This enjoyable book addresses the concerns of judges, readers and exhibitors, and provides a solid foundation for those new to the breed. It’s so detailed that there are even separate chapters discussing such points as flews and furrows. A must for the serious fancier and judge

*The case for moderation

*Fifty-five tips for succeeding as a breeder

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective addresses the concerns of breeders, exhibitors, and judges of Saint Bernards. It also provides a solid foundation for those new to the breed. Author Stan Zielinski, with more than thirty years of experience with Saint Bernards, is active in the Saint Bernard Club of America, the Saint Bernard Club of Puget Sound, and the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers. He is a licensed dog-show judge and was a student of the world’s foremost Saint Bernard authority, Beatrice M. Knight. Together with his wife, Joan, he established Stoan’s Kennel in Kent, Washington, where he has bred a number of champions and obedience title holders.

In Stan’s direct and often humorous manner of approaching a topic, he discusses puppies, breeding, faults, temperament, movement, size, judging, and all aspects of the Saint Bernard breed.

From the Author

Can reading this book result in producing better dogs? Will you become a more successful exhibitor? Will you become a better judge? The answer is, it’s possible! If you can profit from some of the mistakes and successes that are the foundation for this book, then you should be able to avoid some of the pitfalls. If you can learn by reading about the experiences of others, then you may be able to make better choices. Should you, by standing on my shoulders, get a better look down the path you are traveling, then this book will have been worth the time and effort that you and I have both spent on it.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 179 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns Inc; 1st edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577790138
• ISBN-13: 978-1577790136
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,960,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone interested in Saint Bernards!, June 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book, not just for breeders and judges, but for anyone interested in Saint Bernards. It provides wonderful insight for people looking for their first pet Saint as well as those interested in showing Saints. A great reference book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An must-read for exhibitors, breeders and judges., February 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective (Hardcover)

Stan Zielinski has produced an excellent book that,in most ways, is the modern version of the Saint Bernard Classic. This book is a must read for all exhibitors, Saint Bernard breeders and all AKC judges either qualified or applying to judge Saint Bernards.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book was a great until I read this..., January 6, 2009

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Hosarita (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective (Hardcover)

As a novice Saint owner I found this book to be informative, fun, and concise about what has now become my favorite dog breed. And then I read this passage: "Signs of a Bad Home...Single Status...Single people are almost always in an unstable situation. While their present lifestyle may be suitable for a dog, you can count on a change happening that will make the owner unable to keep the dog. He will get married to somebody who is allergic to dogs, or he will decide to go back to school, or he will move to an apartment that doesn't allow dogs. The list goes on and on, but you see what I'm talking about here. Having to give up the dog is usually trauma for both the owner and the dog. Of course, you end up with the dog coming back."

Wow...just...wow. I'd venture to suggest that perhaps Mr. Zielinski was not properly socialized and has developed a rather narrow opinion and mindset about a broad group of people. Here's hoping that his housebreaking was much more successful!