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Summary: dont make my mistake
Review: A real disapointment considering the price. The "history" part appears to be just another undocumented bedtime story. There isn't a bibliography so one can't review the "research". Also, I actually became angry when I was trying to find out what "philo-kuon" meant. The book uses the term over and over. I guess it's assumed the reader already knows? No need to say that ther is neither a glossary nor an index. A large section of the book appears to be an advertisement for several breeders. Is this product placement advertising or just filler? The nutrition and exercise sections are small and don't quantify the methods. The book mearly offers simplistic descriptions. It is also unfortunate that the author doesnt leave his fondness for pit bulls for another book. He likens them to ABs over and over and over. If you think that the price of the book gets you THE authoritative book on ABs, you will be dissapointed. You can get the same info surfing the web. His editor should have done a better job of putting the book together. Dont buy this.
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Summary: The best info on the American bulldog
Review: After researching all other publications on the american bulldog I must say Mr Putnams book is the best.Covering all aspects of the working bulldog past& present providing objective informtion before not available to the american bulldog enthusiast . This book also contains great pictures accompaning the many subjects covered. Thanks Dave
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Summary: In defense of a noble breed
Review: As an amateur historian, I was impressed with the level of scholarship Mr. Putnam has brought to the subject. He cites numerous documents that indicate that this breed was common throughout the country before the introduction of the Pit Bull Terrier. From 19th century diary accounts to old southern ballads, he gives us written records that prove our breed is descended from the original bulldogs of England. It's nice to be able to have some proof against those who say the AB is nothing more than a glorified Pit Bull.
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Summary: Good resource and a nice fun read!
Review: Dave's book was a nice fun read that truely depicts the versatile American Bulldog. What I enjoyed most was reading the stories about his experiences with his own dogs. Dave is willing to honestly share mistakes made and lessons learned, which is hard to find these days.Such honesty is invaluable to those of us getting into the breed for the first time, regardless of whether you want a working AB or not.
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Summary: Great info for new comer to the breed.
Review: I fell in love with this breed many years ago, from "Our Gang". No one could tell me what breed of dog this was. All I ever heard was, "it is just a mutt". As the new movies have made this breed "famous", I have heard a lot of skeptics on the breed(my husband and I have a 5 year old daughter), so I started researching; went to The Bulldog Bonanza in 2000 and met Dave. He is very knowledgable on the breed and his book is a must for anyone interested in this breed. We are expecting our first puppy to arrive in February 2001 and I feel like I am adopting a new baby. Dave's book has helped me get prepared for what to expect and I am very greatful for this publication!
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Summary: Great info for new comer to the breed.
Review: I fell in love with this breed many years ago, from "Our Gang". No one could tell me what breed of dog this was. All I ever heard was, "it is just a mutt". As the new movies have made this breed "famous", I have heard a lot of skeptics on the breed(my husband and I have a 5 year old daughter), so I started researching; went to The Bulldog Bonanza in 2000 and met Dave. He is very knowledgable on the breed and his book is a must for anyone interested in this breed. We are expecting our first puppy to arrive in February 2001 and I feel like I am adopting a new baby. Dave's book has helped me get prepared for what to expect and I am very greatful for this publication!
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Summary: The Working American BullDog
Review: I find this book the most informative and honest book on the AB that I have ever read. This book is a good learning tool for all AB dog owners especially the novice owners.Anyone reading this book before buying an AB would be doing their self a big favor. Keep up the good writing Dave.
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Summary: Good book... but needs a review
Review: I liked the book especially because of author's attempt to be polite and neutral in a world where breeders tend to show very little respect to the ideas and preferences of the folks breeding "the other" type of AB (Scott ABs vs JDJ ABs vs etc). The author talks about all "kinds" of ABs, but I somehow think that the book now needs a complete review, in order to accomodate the changes and perceptions in the last few years. I also would like to see a more complete section (or perharps a complete new book) exclusively about JDJ ABs, which happens to be the type of AB that I prefer and breed. Claudiano
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Summary: A Must for the American Bulldog Lover!
Review: I love this book and find myself referring back to it frequently to find pictures and information on important dogs and breeders in the AB world. I especially enjoyed the chapter on AB history as Mr. Putnam even-handedly presents several possible theories on the controversial origins of this breed, many of which I have not heard anywhere else. I also enjoyed reading about the author's first up close exposure to the sport of hog hunting. Get this book!
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Summary: A real book for a proud breed..........
Review: I personally believe, given the limited amount of information available to the searching public on the subject of the American Bulldog, that this publication is well worth the buyers time and money. As one of the breeders mentioned within it's pages I assure you that our names are not found there as mere filler and we all sought no advertisement whatsoever. It is my honest belief that Mr. Putnam truely desired to gain perspective from those among us who have been involved with this breed for a number of years. This was proven by the amount of effort that he had personally put into both time and travel. As stated above so correctly by Mr. Deleon, "Currently this book is the most acurate and informative book out about this breed" . Thank you for your effort, Dave.
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