The Working American Bulldog [Hardcover]

Dave Putnam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 1999

The Working American Bulldog is a comprehensive history of a specific breed of dog, the American Bulldog. This is the most numerous rare breed in the US. This book gives information about training, raising, breeding, care and nutrition of American Bulldogs.

Editorial Reviews

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His positive portrayal of our breed and its history will help all of us for years to come. -- American Bulldog Chronicle

This is the first book I have seen that gives a really honest perspective of the AB world. -- American Bulldog Resources

About the Author

Dave Putnam is a noted animal sculptor whose works are found in museums, zoos and private collections around the country. He was a founding officer of the Working American Bulldog Association and is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on this breed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 189 pages
• Publisher: Bulldog Press (CA) (December 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967271002
• ISBN-13: 978-0967271002
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Putnam's Book: Simply The Best!, October 9, 2000

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Vincent Ian Parrett (Virginia Beach, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Working American Bulldog (Hardcover)

If you're like me and are in the process of seriously considering owning an American Bulldog for the first time, Putnam's book is a must read. I've searched Websites, major book stores, libraries, and magizines, and no source, I repeat, no source, even comes close to giving you the depth and breadth of incisive information on American Bulldogs that Putnam's does. And not only is this the most accurate, comprehensive book available on this fine breed, it appears, to the best of my extensive research, to be the ONLY accurate, comprehensive book available on American Bulldogs. All of the other books I found offered nothing but trite, superficial information that you can easily find on a dozen Websites. In contrast, Putnam's in-depth examination of American Bulldogs and their breeders across our nation is thoughtful, well organized, well written, informative -- a true education on the breed. And even if I never hunt a wild boar in my life, I'm was glad to learn that my American Bulldog damn well could! Well done, Mr. Putnam. Well done.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant, July 11, 2005

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Elijah K (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Working American Bulldog (Hardcover)

I am soon going to be an AB owner and I have been doing a lot of research trying to find out any information I could. I've spent countless hours gathering information on this breed... If I would have only got this book sooner! It has tons of information that took me days to find, and not only that, but is has help me understand the history of the breed a great deal more than any other source has. Thinkning about buying or already own an AB I would highly highly recommend this book. A+++ all around

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for the American Bulldog Enthusiast, June 23, 2001

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Douglas Deaton (Texas - DFW) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Working American Bulldog (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent source of information for those wishing to learn more about the American Bulldog. The book is refreshingly free of the not-so-well disguised advertising for the Nylabone and other dog products.

Dave does a good job of discussing the origin of the breed as well as the status of the breed today. There is a wealth of accurate information here with an unflinching analysis of the breed's temperament and tendencies for canine combat/aggression.

Dave is clearly not a professional writer and his writing style is somewhat awkward in places. Also, Dave is not afraid to express his own personal opinions. While most of the book is based on solid factual information, some sections are based more on Dave's opinion and some of his explanations should be understood to have been "filtered" through his personal beliefs. Nevertheless, this book is a must have for the person who wants to read detailed and no nonsense information on the American Bulldog. Highly recommended.