The Weimaraner: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet [Hardcover]

Patricia Riley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Happy Healthy Pet | Publication Date: July 31, 2000

Popularized by the American photographer William Wegman, the Weimaraner is a classy, elegant sporting breed whose silvery coat is a real eye-catcher. Up two spots in one year in overall AKC registration (at #37 from #39), the Weimaraner wins fans in the looks and companionship departments.

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From the Back Cover

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training, and companionship!

You'll not only learn about the species-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world is like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom, and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together.

A breed expert has written The Weimaraner. The book also includes a chapter by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

About the Author

PATRICIA RILEY's Weimaraners have earned awards from both the AKC and the United Schutzhund Clubs of America, including the first AKC agility title awarded to a Weimaraner. She has also written "Hot on the Track," a chapter published in Virginia Alexander's Weimaraner Ways. Ms. Riley resides in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House (July 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582451710
• ISBN-13: 978-1582451718
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,281,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, September 15, 2000

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Jodie Wolff (Watertown, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Weimaraner: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

My husband and I purcahaced this book when we were getting ready to bring home our first Wiemariner. We were looking for guidance on things to expect, how to make the dog feel at home, behaviors of most dogs, training this breed, and other general guidelines to follow. The book targeted itself to all these areas, and in addition, helped us greatly in bringing our new family member home. Riley did an excellent job at describing the breed in general and gave many pointers on supplies, training, health, and what owners need to expect. It is a great book if you are a first time owner and have a lot of questions.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good basic info..., January 24, 2002

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yogi1ab "yogi1ab" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Weimaraner: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

As a soon-to-be puppy parent I enjoyed reading this book, it had a lot of good information about the breed, but it shouldn't be the only one you read if you plan to get a Weim. In addition to other dog books, I would strongly recommend the one called "How to Speak Dog" to anyone who plans to get a dog or already has one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice, October 5, 2005

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David Ryan (North Tonawanda, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Weimaraner: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

I am looking to purchase a Weimaraner in the near future, and this book is by far the most informative book I have found yet. I wanted to be sure that I know as much as I can about the proper care for a Weimaraner, and this book is it. From what to do when you first get the puppy, until it becomes an old dog, this book has it. Highly reccommended for anyone looking to buy or learn more about Weimaraners.