How to Buy and Raise a Good Healthy Dog (Paperback)

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Product Description

This book describes everything a dog buyer and owner needs to know to be a responsible and informed buyer and owner. Based on her many years of her experiences, Terri Shumsky guides the reader through the process of buying, breeding, and caring for a dog throughout his lifespan. Comprehensive and easy to use, this book is a great resource for all dog owners--or prospective owners.

About the Author

Terri Shumsky has bred Italian Greyhounds, Chihuahuas, Shih Tsus, and particularly Yorkshire Terriers (under the Vassar Square kennel name) since 1970. She was approved a a judge in 1980 and has officiated at a number of all breed and specialty shows. Terri is also an accomplished writer, having had articles published in "Yorkshire Terrier Magazine," "Yorkshire Terrier Annual," and the "AKC Gazette."

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing (August 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 094487567X
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875674
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #969,261 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dog Book, January 28, 2002

By	"eric10295" (Yorba Linda) - See all my reviews

This is a great book! Terri covers every aspect of finding, buying, training, breeding, and caring for a dog. Lots of up-to-date easy to understand detailed information. Extra information on toy breeds including Yorkies. I bought a few extra books and gave them to friends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for all pet owners - Breeders Bible , May 8, 2006

By	Young Yorkies "yorkiebaby.com" (Baton Rouge, LA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book years ago and it has been a constant companion. It contains information on all aspects of dog care.

It explains, in easy to understand terms, how to find a reputable breeder, dog care, breeding info, dog health and so much more.

Terri was a exceptional breeder and a true pioneer in the dog field. She gave all she had to benefit Liver Shunt research so our animals would not have to die needlessly.

I LIKE TO GIVE THIS TO ALL MY YORKIE BUYERS but it is getting harder to find since her death last year.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dog Book EVER!, February 9, 2009

By	M. Rineman "PoliticalAnimal" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We've used this book as a resource for many years. if you are going to breed dogs and raise litters of pups, you MUST have this book. The only part of the book I disagree with is about removing the dewclaws and everyone has a different opinion about that, so I am fine with the authors synopsis of it.

Even if this book is out of print you should buy a used copy.