A New Owner's Guide to Akitas (JG Dog) (Hardcover)

by Barbara J. Andrews (Author) "No breed book would be complete without myth, and myths would be shapeless unless formed by history..." (more)
Key Phrases: kennel club, Chow Chow, United States, Working Group (more...)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793827604
• ISBN-13: 978-0793827602
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #686,237 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Helpless Book !!, June 22, 2003

By	Greg Lynch (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're thinking about getting an Akita as a pet and need to really learn about the dog-DON'T GET THIS BOOK !!Plenty of info about the origin of the dog,but I need to know if he's the right dog for me. I need more info on tmperment and specific health concerns. This book is mostly a general dog book with some Akita info-now I have to get another book !!!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The New Owners Guide to Akitas, July 10, 2000

By	Mike (Georgia) - See all my reviews

A lot of information for a small price. Excellent

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The World of the Akita, January 21, 2002

By	John S. Moore (Laurel, Maryland) - See all my reviews

The original book written by Barbara Andrews is expensive in the hardcover edition. But, I am so thankful that I sacrificed and purchased it when I saw a copy in Petsmart. It has gone out of print, just when the Akita is hitting stride as a household pet that can be maintained by the average pet lover. Ms. Andrews put her heart and soul in the first book and it shows. The second book is not as far reaching in the kinds of information revealed in the original. I have had three Akitas and the original "The World of the Akita" has been the saving grace. I will probably always own an Akita, for as long as I can take care of a big pet. And, this book will be a cherished part of my library. I loaned it out once, never again! If you are an Akita owner or plan to be, I seriously suggest acquiring a copy of the original book. If you can't, get the new version, it's better than nothing.