Pugs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

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Product Description

The Pug is an ancient breed that originated in China, and is well known as an alert, loyal, and obedient household pet. This volume tells new and prospective Pug owners virtually everything they need to know about caring for their pet. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also presents facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Length averages between 64 and 104 pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764110454
• ISBN-13: 978-0764110450
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #185,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to pugs, May 18, 2000

By	gwen gregory (new mexico) - See all my reviews

This was the first book on pugs I bought. It is really all about pugs and was written by a pug breeder and lover. Lots of great pictures. Specific and honest information about pugs, their common health problems, how to train them, etc. The authors includes some cute stories about his pugs and their antics. This is a good introduction.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a pug book with no pictures of dobermans!, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pugs: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training With 43 Color Photographs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

Does anyone else hate when pug books have pictures of other breeds, like Dobermans, when they're trying to explain things like training? Well, I do. But I can truthfully say that this pug book is the best, dealing only with pugs, and picturing only pugs, in all their snub-nosed glory. It is easy to understand, yet detailed enough to satisfy both young as well as adult readers. Wonderful job!!

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now, that's more like it!, April 9, 2000

By	Martin Whitman (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

This book is only about pugs. It's not a generic dog book with the name "pug" plugged in -- as were two books I bought before I found this one. The author owns pugs, loves them, and knows all about them. He also has a great sense of humor. Pugs are a unique breed and this book has a lot of information specific to pugs. Great pictures!