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Swedish Vallhund (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)

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This is a very disappointing book. It's mostly a basic book on puppy raising and dog ownership with very little about Vallhunds.
Only the first 12 pages are about Vallhunds and most of that material is available on the web from Vallhund breed clubs. Unless you want the color photos of Vallhunds (and better ones are available on the web) this book is a waste of money if you are looking for an a book on the breed.

When I first saw this book I thought great a book about the breed. The book is basically like any other book about dogs. She talks about crate training, roundworms, senior years, etc. The only section that really had anything about the Swedish Vallhund was the beginning in the history section. I was very disappointed in this book. All of the information I received from this reading I could've had in any other book. I thought this book would have more information on the Swedish Vallhund, like it's titled. Maybe a section on characteristics (sleeping on back), choosing a male or female, adding a new vall to the family, etc. Overall this book does not have my recommendation due to the fact that it lacks information on the SWEDISH VALLHUND.

We were always going to buy a Vallhund anyway, but wanted as much information as possible, in the interests of research. Given the lack of breed specific books, we jumped at this one.

While it does contain some good information on the Vallhund, a majority of the content is generic to all breeds and is repeated in the majority of "dog books" you will find.

Worth buying for the Vallhund focused material it does contain, such as a lot of interesting history.

Our dog is 10 weeks old now is already far exceeding our hopes for him. You do need to be very strong with them, never give in and always display your authority. At the same time, ours responds very well to affection and is constantly praised, cuddled and patted.

This book is accurate in it's descriptions of the breed. Very alert, intelligent and brave!

Buy this book anyway, and if you can find a Vallhund and are prepared for a very rewarding challenge, do it!