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The Perfect Match: A Dog Buyer's Guide (Howell reference books)
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The Perfect Match: A Dog Buyer's Guide (Howell reference books) Paperback - 1996 - 1st Edition

by Walkowicz, Chris

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The most authoritative book of its kind. Nearly 150 breeds are presented with a full photo for each and a complete checklist including personality and physical characteristics, as well as both positive and negative attributes. Never before has there been the depth of truth and authority that is given here, highlighting each breed's unique qualities along with a look at who should not own the breed. Photos.

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Howell Book House, 1996-09-19. Paperback. Very Good. minor reading wear
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  • Title The Perfect Match: A Dog Buyer's Guide (Howell reference books)
  • Author Walkowicz, Chris
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Howell Book House, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1996-09-19
  • Features Glossary, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 121003010
  • ISBN 9780876057674 / 0876057679
  • Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 6.22 x 0.62 in (23.57 x 15.80 x 1.57 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Dog breeds, Dogs - Purchasing
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 96033471
  • Dewey Decimal Code 636.71

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From the rear cover

Choosing the Ideal Canine Companion Has Never Been Easier! If you are considering a canine addition to the family, "The Perfect Match" is the perfect guide. The most authoritative book of its kind, it is the only one to utilize experts in every breed profiled. Written by Chris Walkowicz, a nationally acknowledged, life-long dog authority, this book is filled with the expertise of those specifically involved with each one of the over 160 breeds included. A photo accompanies every breed outlined, along with a complete checklist including personality and physical characteristics, as well as both positive and negative attributes. Never before has there been the depth of truth and authority that is given here, highlighting each breed's unique qualities along with a look at who should not own the breed. Because this is in the truest sense matchmaking, "The Perfect Match" provides a broad spectrum of in-depth information for each breed in a user-friendly format, including:
  • grooming requirements
  • activity level
  • life expectancy
  • size
  • character
  • shedding
  • whether good with children
  • genetic health
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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About the author

Chris Walkowicz has had a lifelong involvement with dogs as a breeder, trainer/behaviorist, lecturer, writer, and now judge of purebred dogs. She is the co-author of Old Dogs, Old Friends, and Successful Dog Breeding.

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