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

by Patricia Riley (Author) "The first thing that comes to mind when people think of a Weimaraner is "that silver dog with the amber eyes..." (more)
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Product Description
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.

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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; illustrated edition edition (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.com Sales Rank: #186,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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

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

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

By	David Ryan (North Tonawanda, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.