What About Golden Retrievers: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden [Paperback]

Daniel Rice DVM (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2003 | Series: What About?

How long do Golden Retrievers live?

How much does it cost to keep a Golden?

What kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets?

That little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.

Drawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Golden Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Golden-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including:

Breed characteristics ? Behavior ? Costs of ownership ? Development in all life stages ? Diet ? Exercise requirements ? Genetics and why it's important ? Health and general care ? Temperament ? Training requirements ? Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians ? And more

Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Golden Retriever puppy-and make a smart, informed decision.

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From the Back Cover

How long do Golden Retrievers live?

How much does it cost to keep a Golden?

What kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets?

That little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable–but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don’t ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache–and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.

Drawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Golden Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it’s really like to own and raise a Golden–no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including:

Breed characteristics · Behavior · Costs of ownership · Development in all life stages · Diet · Exercise requirements · Genetics and why it’s important · Health and general care · Temperament · Training requirements · Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians · And more

Don’t be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now–before you get that Golden Retriever puppy–and make a smart, informed decision.

About the Author

DAN RICE, DVM, spent several decades at the Denver Small Animal Hospital, specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. He has also been the house veterinarian for an Iditarod team and a kennel of hunting dogs. Rice has written books about companion animals for adults and children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (November 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764540874
• ISBN-13: 978-0764540875
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,537,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great first book, February 22, 2004

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JPC "Lucky By Design" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What About Golden Retrievers: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden (Paperback)

I borrowed the local library's copy of this book an found a lot of good information on what I needed to know before I got my Golden puppy, and what to expect with age. For such a thin book it touched on a lot of good topics. It starts off with how the Golden was historically used to explain certain behaviors, and even has a list of questions to evaluate whether a Golden is really going to fit into your lifestyle. If you already have a Golden Retriever or are just thinking about getting one, I recommended at least reading this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, February 1, 2006

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Megan Johnson (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What About Golden Retrievers: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden (Paperback)

This book has alot of information in it. Much of it seems geared toward people who are thinking about getting a golden or have a golden puppy, neither of which apply to me because my two goldens are 3 years old. I did learn a few new and interesting things from it and it was worth what I paid for it. For the new or prospective golden owner this book would be extremely helpful.