Westies: From Head to Tail [Hardcover]

Ruth Faherty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

This is a newly revised,complete breed book that covers virtually every subject important to Westie owners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I love it! It is all the other Westie books in print rolled into one." -- (— a reader from S. Carolina)

"I think the chapters with detailed illustration on trimming [are] the best I have ever read." -- (Winifred Pearson, England)

A book of this excellence does a great deal for a breed." — Dog Fancy -- ( — Dog Fancy)

From the Publisher

We are very proud to publish this book, which is a testimony to our commitment to offer quality breed books with in-depth, accurate information. It is often referred to as the "bible" for Westie owners. This new third edition was long awaited by Westie owners and fanciers worldwide.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 223 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Blue Ribbon Books; 3rd edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577790294
• ISBN-13: 978-1577790297
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Westie from Head to Tail, August 21, 2000

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Kristy N. Borchart ""Love to Read"" (Huntley, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Westies: From Head to Tail (Hardcover)

I purchased this book 18 years ago when I had my first Westie. Out of all the Westie books I have this book is by far the most informational for new owners as well as seasoned Westie owners. I just got a new Westie puppie this January and went to get my book, which unfortunately was falling apart from overuse. Luckily I found the book on the secondary market. I am anxiously awaiting the updated version coming out this fall. The book is a true winner and to be enjoy by all Westie enthusiasts!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No other Westie book needed if you have this one............, July 6, 2002

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J. Adams "Heaven-bound" (Cookeville, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Westies: From Head to Tail (Hardcover)

I purchased the earlier edition of this book many years ago to
use as a guide book in our kennel. We here at Kemperland Kennel use it often. It is underlined and marked and used. There are even Betadine stains on it from being close at hand when we were dealing with an emergency. It has helped us through thick and thin of Westie grooming, health, breeding, puppy raising, etc.

When the author came out with an updated book in 2001, I bought it as well because I didn't want to miss out on ANY of her knowledge and expertise that she had gleaned from working more years with this wonderful breed of dog than I have.
We recommend this book to all of our Westie clients. It will answer your questions and upgrade your knowledge like no other
book on them I have found. It, like the Westie, is the "BEST OF THE BEST".

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Westies from head to tail, October 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Westies: From Head to Tail (Hardcover)

If your thinking of owning or own a Westie (West Highland Terrier), this is an excellent book that will answer all the questions that you may have in respect to their care, health, breeding, grooming, evaluating, etc. It is a "must read" for all Westie owners