The Chihuahua Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)

by D. Caroline Coile (Ph.D.) (Author) "They say the eyes are the windows to the soul..." (more)
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Product Description
Information and advice applies to both smooth-coat and long-coat varieties of this intelligent and alert breed. Titles in this pet care series are similar to Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals, but are larger, with more detailed instruction and more illustrations. The books advise pet owners on purchase, health care, nutritious feeding, proper housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have dozens of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764115219
• ISBN-13: 978-0764115219
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,128 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Barron's Pets Handbooks Series.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one I recommend, April 24, 2002

By	Joe Sellner (Mississippi, USA) - See all my reviews

As a Chihuahua owner and volunteer for the National Chihuahua Rescue and Transport Society, I strongly recommend this book. I use it all the time. It is specific to the breed and covers all phases of a Chihuahua's life from weaning to the need for euthanasia. It covers anatomy, breeding, training, and genetic predispositions of Chihuahua's. Upon reading it to completion you will know everything there is to know about these tiny canines. One of the most useful chapters deals with the 5 minute physical that demonstrates the basic exam that you see your vet do, when he examines your dog. It has great pictures, but if you can only buy one book on "Chi's" this is the one I recommend.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Chihuahua Breed Book, February 25, 2001

By	Liz Randall (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

D. Caroline Coile, PhD. has written a breed manual that deals specifically with the cares and concerns of Chihuahuas. Many breed manuals contain a small amount of breed background with generalized dog care instructions, but Dr. Coile delves into the Chihuahua ancestory, techniques for training a Chihuahua, special feeding and health concerns of Chihuahuas, etc. It's easy and enjoyable to read and has wonderful pictures of Chihuahuas to boot. This is one book that I keep close by to refer to often as I care for my five pet chihuahuas.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for New Owners As Well, June 19, 2002

By	Heather Maddox (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

I am a new Chihuahua owner, so I am looking to find advice about raising my wonderful puppy! I saw wonderful reviews on amazon about this book and decided to purchase it. I have read the entire book at various small settings over a 3 day period. It is short enough to get through and yet long enough to give detail about many aspects of the Chihuahua. I am very satisfied with this book. It is also small and thus handy! It has recommendations for a Five Minute weekly checkup, First Aid advice, and training techniques as well as much more. This book will be referenced many times throughout my Chihuahua's life.