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

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Product Description

In spite of its rough appearance, the Pug is a very friendly dog, good with children, and easy to groom. In general, it's a fine companion for dog lovers. Titles in the Pet Handbooks series are filled with detailed pet-care advice and feature vivid color photos as well as instructive line art. All Barron's Pet Handbooks are written by experienced breeders, trainers, and veterinarians. They focus on all major aspects of owning and caring for a pet, including acquiring, proper feeding, housing, health care, breeding, and where applicable, training, exercise, and grooming.

From the Back Cover

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The
Pug
Handbook

The Information You Need to Raise A Happy and Healthy Pug

Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you all you need to know about

Acquiring

Training

Nutrition

Health Care

Grooming

and much more

Filled with color photos and instructive line illustrations

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; illustrated edition edition (November 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764124889
• ISBN-13: 978-0764124884
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,520 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book, February 25, 2004

By A Customer

Having been researching this breed for the past few months, I found this book to be the best. Just about every question you could have about this breed is covered in basic terms that are easy to understand.

Of particular intrest was the chapter related to the health of the dog. I now feel I am more aware of the needs for pugs, and what type of problems to watch for.

If you want to learn about pugs, this is a MUST.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Pug Handbook you can buy!!, March 15, 2004

By	Debbie Vasiliadis (Chicago,Illinois) - See all my reviews

I can't say enough about this very informative Pug Handbook. It touches on everything you would ever want to know about pugs and more. This IS the book you want to get, most definitely, if you have a pug, or if you are thinking about getting a pug.
Thank you Brenda Belmonte for taking the time, to care enough about our pugs, to write such an exceptional Pug Handbook.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and Informative, January 3, 2006

By	M. Gonzalez "Proud new Pug Mama" (Orange, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our pug puppy was supposed to come 2 weeks later, then he showed up 24 hours later (long story). We bought this book on our 1st trip to the pet store with the dog in tow. Very helpful information about pug puppies, the history of the pug, grooming, etc etc. This book has helped me relax and feel confident that we are doing everything right for our puppy.