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by D. Caroline Coile (Author), Michelle Earle-Bridges (Author) "Snuggled amid sea of pillows, a Whippet dreams..." (more)
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Sleek and intelligent, Whippets are aristocrats of the canine world. Here an expert answers your questions about the breed--feeding, health, grooming, training, exercise, and more. The text is up-to-date and informative, yet clear enough for young pet owners. Full-color photos and b&w line drawings.

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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (March 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764103121
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764103124
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Personal insight, not just care & training, January 8, 2000
By Kimberly Borrowdale (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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Dr. Coile's WHIPPETS is more than just a How-to-raise-and-train-your-dog book, it is a personal introduction into the history and lives of these sensitive, athletic, and loving dogs. Of course there is the requisite information on choosing and purchasing a dog, health, and training; but Dr. Coile's 35 years of sighthound ownership also give a her special insight to this breed, which she imparts to her readers with love and skill.

Whippets can be very happy living in an apartment, provided they get enough of the right kind of exercise--not the same kind of exercise a retriever or scent hound would need. Dr. Coile explains the various field and conformation competitions and activities that Whippets enjoy and excel at, as well as the best methods to train your Whippet (always with love and praise, not with punishment).

Appendices include the AKC Whippet Standard and useful addresses and literature for more information on Whippets. Plenty of gorgeous color photos and wonderful illustrations by Michelle Earle-Bridges complete this package that is indispensible to Whippet owners, those considering getting a Whippet, and dog lovers who just want to learn more about this graceful breed. Although it is not a big book, it is concise and all very breed-specific--this is not just general dog information with one chapter about Whippets thrown in, as some breed books by other publishers seem to be. Whether you buy many books about Whippets or just one, this volume is the one to get first.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on Whippets and their care., October 6, 1999
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Dr. Coile has done an outstanding job with this small, compact book that is also reasonably priced! As a Whippet breeder, I give one to each of my puppy buyers as a handbook to refer to whenever they have questions. New owners have a resource tool at their disposal that covers all the basics of care, and training as well as providing pictures of some outstanding dogs.

My only complaints about the book are the organization of the photo credits and lack of identification on the dogs in the photos. It isn't necessary to go into bloodlines or pedigrees, but just tell who those beautiful animals are.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great whippet book, June 7, 2000
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This book is a great introductory text! It's accessible, without being condescending. It includes a large number of very good pictures. For a skinny book with many pictures, there is a suprising amount of information packed into the binding.

Of special note is the attention paid to the special training and medical care requirements that whippets have. Since sighthounds are so different compared to other breeds (like labs or goldens), this is an excellent inclusion.

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I bought this book after adopting our whippet pup. It is a good overview of the basics for this breed. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars good basic info
This is a nice basic book, good for a beginner with the breed. The information is presented clearly without talking down to the reader.
Published on July 13, 2002 by maemurphy

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Whippet Resource!
This book is witty as well as informative. Dr. Coile certainly knows her Whippets!
Published on May 7, 2002 by dagmara

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for novices and experienced alike
Well written book that does wonders explaining the breed to those who may not be familiar with it. I recommend it to anyone I sell a puppy to. Read more
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