The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey - Heart of Gold (Howell's Best of Breed Library) [Hardcover]

Roberta A. Vesley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Howell's Best of Breed Library | Publication Date: January 19, 1999

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey--Heart of Gold is the newest, most complete reference for every current and prospective Wheaten owner and for anyone seeking expert, reliable information on this breed.

The chapter topics include an absorbing history, the breed standard with an in-depth explanation of all its requirements, acquiring a Wheaten, keeping your dog happy and thriving, grooming and trimming, showing, performance activities, breeding and much more. Five appendixes provide important information every Wheaten fan must have, and a detailed bibliography and index round out this splendid resource.
Howell Best of Breed Library

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From the Inside Flap

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Like just about anything else Irish, taking the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier to your heart is easy; it's that kind of dog. Developed over many years as a farmer's dog of all work, the Wheaten herded and protected livestock, dispatched vermin, served as a hunting companion and guarded the homestead and family from any danger. Today, the descendants of those early Wheatens brighten the lives and homes of dog lovers everywhere with their endearing personalities, unswerving loyalty and eye-catching good looks. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier was recognized by the AKC in 1973 and since then the breed's combination of strong assets and Irish charm have earned it a solid niche among all breeds. The Wheaten is a terrier to its toes, but is less inclined than most terriers to be argumentative. This asset shows in the breed's people-pleasing nature and adaptability to training. Truly, this dog with a coat of honey matches its lovely exterior with a heart of gold!

From the Back Cover

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey—Heart of Gold is the newest, most complete reference for every current and prospective Wheaten owner and for anyone seeking expert, reliable information on this breed.

The chapter topics include an absorbing history, the breed standard with an in-depth explanation of all its requirements, acquiring a Wheaten, keeping your dog happy and thriving, grooming and trimming, showing, performance activities, breeding and much more. Five appendixes provide important information every Wheaten fan must have, and a detailed bibliography and index round out this splendid resource.
Howell Best of Breed Library

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (January 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158245017X
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450179
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #926,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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60 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book of Gold, December 27, 1999

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Kathy "Disgruntled Law Student" (Lexington, Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey - Heart of Gold (Howell's Best of Breed Library) (Hardcover)

I do not yet own a soft coated wheaten terrier, but I found this book incredibly helpful. It backed up most of the information I had already learned about wheatens. There were a few questionable comments (diet, grooming) but the book was well-written, and easy to understand.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough History, October 29, 2005

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Reading Well (Binghamton, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey - Heart of Gold (Howell's Best of Breed Library) (Hardcover)

This is a good book to read if you want to know more about how the Wheaten came to be, tracing its history and breeding from Ireland to the US. It also offers some great information on grooming and showing the breed. It's a lovely book which includes some very nice color photographs, written by a woman who definitely knows what she's talking about!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars !great buy!, February 12, 2004

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Emilie H Larue (Canada, Quebec) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Coat of Honey - Heart of Gold (Howell's Best of Breed Library) (Hardcover)

even there's no color...
a complete book from choosing a breeder to taking care of a 10 years old dog!