Shar-Pei (Complete Pet Owners Manual) [Paperback]

Tanya B. Ditto (Author)

Book Description

Series: Complete Pet Owners Manual | Publication Date: June 11, 1992

Unusual and distinguished by its folded coat, this unique breed of dog is completely profiled. Here is expert advice coupled with valuable, up-to-date information on keeping a healthy and happy shar-pei. Facts are included on selection, feeding, grooming, health care and more. Fifty full-color, vivid photos and line drawings are included.

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (June 11, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812048342
• ISBN-13: 978-0812048346
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,192,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

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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.

8 of 8 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.