Shar-Pei (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) [Paperback]

Tanya Ditto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006 | Series: Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals

These handsome dogs are of Chinese origin. Their strong personalities require firm training, and their penchant for the outdoors dictates that they be exercised daily. Barron's comprehensive series of Pet Owner's Manuals advise both current and prospective owners on the care of virtually every kind of pet, including a wide variety of dog and cat breeds, hamsters and other small caged animals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and even scorpions and tarantulas. The author of each book is a specialist in his or her field, which guarantees readers solid advice and instruction that helps them know what to look for when acquiring a pet, feeding, housing, maintaining health care, and where applicable, grooming and training. All Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality color photos and informative line art.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Shar-Pei

The typical Shar-Pei: its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more

Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise, and play activities

Understanding your Shar-Pei: body language, voice, and your dog’s other ways of communicating with you

Step-by-step directions for everyday care of your dog

Informative tables and sidebars

Handsome full-color photos

(photo caption)
The Shar-Pei has a strong personality and requires firm training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2nd edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764128493
• ISBN-13: 978-0764128493
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book about Shar-Pei for new owners, April 1, 2001

By 

Maureen Harris "mosy2" (Highland, Mi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shar-Pei (Complete Pet Owners Manual) (Paperback)

After 4 litters, I have decided to give one of these books to each of our new owners. It is a down to earth, easy read. Anyone who reads this book should feel comfortable with the contents. They will come to know that the Shar-pei is one of the best breeds around. That is why I breed them and would recommend this book to all.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book for Shar Pei's, January 1, 2005

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Shar Peippy Lover "Just Love Me" (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shar-Pei (Complete Pet Owners Manual) (Paperback)

I am brand new to the breed Shar Pei's and recently bought 2 puppies for my husband for Christmas (now 3 1/2 months old). I knew that the breed was an excellent temperment for families and small children (they met my niece who is 1 1/2 yrs old and they ignored her for the most part, but played well with her, and she liked them).

I wanted a book that would tell me about the breed, possible health problems that they may have, and general living and training tips. This book absolutley fit the bill. It's the square deal.

First off, the author recognizes that this breed does have health issues, and lists those off. For a new owner, or possible owner, this lets you know what happens SPECIFIC to the Shar Pei. I have read other Shar Pei books and found them to be very general to dogs, and not just to Shar Peis.

Surfing the net, it seems hard to find specific information that you want to know before going to the vet. We live in a rural area, so our vet has not dealt with many Shar Pei's, so as the owner, I want to be as knowlegeable as possible when discussing possible problems. I found this book to help out with learning those aspects.

Overall, I fully recommend you to buy this book. Buy this book if you are considering buying a Shar Pei, and it will let you know what you are getting into.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Shar-Pei (Complete Pet Owners Manual) (Paperback)

This book tell you everything you want to know about the sharpei,even how to train and educate your dog,everything about health, behavior, etc... You won't need any other book.