Shiba Inu (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) (Hardcover)

by Andrew De Prisco (Author) "Isolated from intruders from across the sea, Japan basked in virtual independence for centuries..." (more)
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Product Description
Written by a popular dog-book author and long-time devoted Shiba owner Andrew De Prisco, this Comprehensive Owner's Guide provides a concise overview of the breed's history in Japan, England and the US as well as insightful chapters on the Shiba's characteristics, requirements, puppy selection and training.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 155 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593782764
• ISBN-13: 978-1593782764
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #176,307 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good overall review to shibas world, April 23, 2006

By	pierluigi premoli "world citizen" (Milano, Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own a shiba inu and am always interested to have proper infos about this fascinating kind of dog. I have to say that one finds a lot of wonderful shiba colour pictures together with infos which are fortunately more interesting for a simple owner than a professional breeder.
Shibas lovers should pay attention to a hidden info regarding another book of the same author, "Japanese Shiba (Special Rare Breed Edition) ISBN 1-903098-65-3, which is just identical to this one apart from the cover. Be careful not to buy twice the same book...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author shares Shiba experience, January 2, 2005

By	fastfire "fastfire" (NJ - United States) - See all my reviews

The author penned a very amusing book on Shibas and shared with us his experience and knowledge of the breed. This is a well organized book for the new Shiba owner or someone contemplating this breed. ... stories and facts are told to tickle the reader; in contrast, Payton's thin tome is packed concisely but serious in delivery. I strongly suggest both books as the best of the lot out there.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Having!, January 3, 2007

By	J. Boeyink "Shiba Inu Mom" (St. Louis, Missouri, the Holy City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're a Shiba Inu enthusiast, this book will be a welcome addition to your library. It's written by someone who owns and loves Shiba Inus, so unlike other breed-specific books that deal mostly in generalities, this book is specific and reasonably honest. The book is substantial and contains a lot of good, respectable information without being too heavy-handed or condescending. It also contains a lot of beautiful color photography.