Finnish Spitz: Specia Rare-Breed Edtion : A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "The Finnish Spitz is the national dog of Finland, its ancestors having been brought there from Russia by tribes of Finno-Ugrian peoples around 100 AD..." (more)
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Once known as the "Barking Bird Dog," the Finnish Spitz gives his devoted owners much to howl and yodel about! Handsome and sharp as a fox, loyal, lively and entertaining, this is a distinctive pure-bred that was originally bred as a hunter and today is well regarded as a family pet and show dog. The breed’s bright red coat fairly glows, dramatically contrasting with his dark, soulful and intelligent eyes. For an active family and owner on their toes, the Finnish Spitz guarantees to challenge and delight.

This book provides the much-needed factual information about Finkies and their ancestry, characteristics and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593783612
• ISBN-13: 978-1593783617
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #828,852 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finnish Spitz: Special Rare-Breed Edition / Book, November 14, 2007

By	Sea Side Susan (wish I was) "Spitz Breeds Lover" (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews

Finnish Spitz: Specia Rare-Breed Edtion : A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
I like the book fine, it gives some details that are not as thoroughly discussed over websites and general breed links available. I always purchase 'breed specific' (animal/pet type) book(s) when I become a new owner of a new dog or any pet. The only real drawback I see is that the book is a few years old. Granted, it is the newest edition available, but because it was written a few years ago, I believe there may be even more, new info available now if it were a revised/newer book.
The photos add a nice touch. Overall, I'm glad I bought it and will add it to my collection I have of dog breeds and pets I own or have owned, as a reference when/if needed for my new Finnish Spitz puppy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, July 23, 2009

By	M. Baker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book to learn more about Finnish Spitzen and how to care for a puppy. It was an amazing book! It had very detailed ideas on how to train, what to say as well as what you can expect from this specific breed in training, caring for it, feeding, exercise etc. I got another puppy training book that was just too general. This book really helped me to understand the breed! It was worth the money!