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The new complete Italian greyhound

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Though the book contains a very good coverage of the breed and substantial pedigree information, most of the material on feeding and training is out of date. The book could benefit from a major editorial update.

From a book design point of view, the book lacks professional polish. It is inexcusable that the book has no index.

This book is VERY readable, and provides critical insight on Italian Greyhounds (IGs) as pet, breed, or show prospects. The text occassionally used terms that were unfamiliar to me as a life-long pet dog owner (and went unexplained). However, the overall the book did an excellent job of educating me in the breed, what is involved in showing and breeding IGs, and what to expect of an IG as a pet. I purchased the book thinking there would be lots of color photos-- Not so ! Though there is an abundance of photos, they are black and white, and many are show photos (non-action poses with judges, handler/owners and ribbons). Also, a material portion of the book is dedicated to family trees of several IGs that have impacted the breed. This may, or may not, interest the prospective buyer of the book. Last word: As an owner of two IGs for the past year, I recommend this book for anyone interested in purchasing an IG. I learned allot!

This book is by far the only book you'll ever need to help you with your IG. This is the Bible of IG ownership. Barber makes sure it's easy to understand, and any information you'll ever need is contained in these pages. Throw all the others away, trust me!

This book is a MUST if you are considering being owned by this marvelous breed. Ms. Barber has invested much time and tears with these dogs, and willingly shares her insight into what makes an IG tick. If you already are priviledged enough to have an IG, or two, or more, this book will still answer many recurring questions about your life with this graceful animal.

This book was given to me by a breeder when my family was considering an IG puppy. It has helped us to find that this is the right dog for us. If your even thinking about owning an IG this is a must have book by an author who talks about the good and bad of this breed.

No other book can compare. Ms.Barber's compassion and love for this breed shows through, and no other book will put you on your way to happy IG ownership. Don't even bother with anything else!

This book is called by my I.G. friends and I "The Italian Greyhound Bible." I am constantly going back and re-reading it. It has everything you need to know about the Italian Greyhound (I.G.), from basic IG mentality to showing. It has plenty of fun and informative pictures. Everytime I read the poem in the front I almost cry, it describes my two boys so well. All in all, an absolute MUST for any I.G. owner, or those interested in the breed!