The Complete Poodle (Hardcover)

by Del Dahl (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Dahl, a longtime breeder and exhibitor of poodles and a former editor of Poodle Review, has compiled a guide for the novice owner to selecting, grooming, exhibiting, and breeding all three poodle varieties (standard, miniature, and toy). While he does provide a very informative chapter on how to buy a puppy, which would be useful for any purebred puppy buyer, the bulk of Dahl's book is geared toward the serious aspiring breeder and exhibitor. Dahl discusses the breed's standard of perfection and the elusive qualities of breed "type." He also provides detailed illustrated guides for the major show and convenience grooming styles and for maintaining coat. His recommendations on how to develop a breeding and showing kennel and his comprehensive advice on the complexities of breeding, raising, training, and exhibiting poodles should help many new to the sport get off on the right foot. A sound contribution to the literature on a deservedly popular breed; for public libraries.
Jennifer King, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Discusses the history, genetics and breed characteristics of the poodle. In addition, the book offers readers information on choosing and caring for a puppy, breeding, whelping, showing, grooming, trimming and the problems associated with the breed. Illustrated throughout, the book features outstanding examples of the breed and contains the current Poodle Standard.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 269 pages
• Publisher: Howell Books (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087605257X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876052570
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #689,965 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best modern poodle book with excellent coat-care chapter, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

This was an excellent all-around poodle book. I have several, but this is probably my favourite. I have a black standard and although he is not a show dog, the chapters on coat care, how it grows, grooming, etc. were very in-depth. Though I think that it was geared primarily to people in the show circle, pet owners of poodles should not be put-off. I also have Eileen Geeson's book on the standard poodle and Bruce Fogle's Dog breed handbook on the poodle, both also valuable resources. The only thing I found a bit lacking in Del Dahl's (and Eileen Geeson's) books was there was not enough information on temperment and personality.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is unbeliebvably excellent!, October 7, 1998

By A Customer

I have had poodles for over 30 years, but I still learned a tremendous amount from this book. I first got it from the library, but it has so much information that I needed my own copy because I refer to it all the time. It is hard to describe grooming without a video. He managed to do a grest job of it through pictures and text. I especially like the series of pictures that show the development of a show dog from puppy to adult.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of best, June 26, 1997

By A Customer

This book gives in easy language everything you have to know about how to prepare your puppy to a show dog. I have standard who I love but I had big problems with mentaing his hair. With this book he boceme Slovenian champin, Croatian Champion and he is on a good way to become Austrian and International champion too. Thank you Del Dahl. Now I don't only love my standard poodel but I can mantain his show coat on my own