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

~ (Author), Chelle Calbert (Author)
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Product Description

This “designer dog” is a cross between the Beagle and the Pug. It has become popular in recent years even though it is not an AKC-recognized breed. This book is a brand-new title in Barron’s extensive line of Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals. They advise current and soon-to-be pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well as on birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and even exotic creatures like tarantulas and sugar gliders. The information in each book is authoritative but the language is non-technical and easy for every pet owner to understand. Every title in this series is individually written from first page to last by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. All Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals are filled with high-quality color photos and instructive line art.

From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
Information and advice to help you take good care of your Puggle

The typical Puggle: its origins, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: choosing and training your dog, feeding, health care, exercise, grooming, and more
Understanding your Puggle: its voice, its body language, and their meaning

Step-by-step directions for everyday care

Informative and attractive tables and sidebars

Filled with handsome full-color photos by noted dog photographer Challe Calbert

(picture caption)
This genial and popular “designer dog” is a cross between the Beagle and the Pug.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764136623
• ISBN-13: 978-0764136627
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #242,343 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent early entry into a new Dog "breed", July 2, 2007

By	Paul A. Martorano "Mathjedi" (Central NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is light and easy to digest. It seems to be a bit "generic" in that much of the information can be applied to any breed of dog, but overall, it was helpful. This dog is wonderful if you can make it through the first couple of weeks!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cute photos but don't bother buying this., August 1, 2008

By	Ms. Jacqueline Kelly "Jacquiak" (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was suckered into buying this book because I too bought a Puggle 6 months ago and have found it difficult to find any specific information about the breed (in the form or a book anyway, there's lots of info online).

Apart from the photos, which are admittedly VERY cute, the information contained within is not specific to the breed at all.

There's an intro section which talks about the history of the pug and the beagle and the first cross breed. But following this the book just goes into general dog welfare, ie do you really want a dog, how to care for a puppy, how to toilet train, etc.

Apart from the occasional pop out box which states some general traits of the puggle, they could have been talking about any dog.

I was rather disappointed as I had done a fair bit of research about the breed I was interested in before purchase and since buying our pup - so was hoping for a lot more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Puggles, March 28, 2008

By	B. Mcguire "Puggle lover" (South Windsor, CT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book I found was very useful. We bought a Puggle back in June. And I still wondered so many things about her. This book, started with the history to each subject that you could run into. It has helped me in so many ways. I would suggest this book to all