The Miniature Pinscher: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

by Rose J. Radel (Author) "The "King of Toys" moniker accurately describes the Mini-ature Pinscher..." (more)
Key Phrases: Min Pin, New York, Howell Book House (more...)

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Product Description
If you're a first time Miniature Pinscher owner, or are thinking of making one of these little dogs a part of your life, then this beginner's guide is perfect for you! With tips on grooming, feeding, training and much more, this book will help you ensure that your pet remains happay and healthy!

From the Back Cover
At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the specific traits of your special Miniature Pinscher, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective: how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together.

The Miniature Pinscher is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan. Best of all, the book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (November 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876052294
• ISBN-13: 978-0876052297
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #212,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book For Anyone Interested In Miniature Pinschers, February 5, 2008

By	Indiana Jeff Reynolds "Preacher Jeff" (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

Just take a look at the cover. Aren't Miniature Pinschers (also known as Min Pins) adorable?

I had a two-fold reason for reading this book. I'm writing a novel where some of the characters have dogs (a Min Pin, an Italian Greyhound, and a Keeshond). So I'm doing research on the breed for my book. Currently we don't have a dog of our own. That might change, so I'm reading these books also to aid on which dog would be best for us (though odds are we'll go to the shelter and find a wonderful dog).

This is the best book I've read out of the dog books. Rose Radel is an interesting writer, and does a good job of keeping one's attention. In other words, I enjoyed reading the book just as a book.

The information is also very helpful and useful. It warned me that Min Pins are barkers, and to try to train them would make them less useful as a guard dog, which they are good at. I also learned a good tip that one should not call a dog (I think this advice is for all dogs) to discipline it, or your loyal friend won't come the next time you call.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, February 9, 2008

By	Brandon Butler (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book for a family member who has a miniature pinscher. They have read it and told me that it's a very informative book and has helped them with training their dog and other things as well.