The Good Shepherd : Pet Owner's Guide to the German Shepherd Dog Series: The S-M Dog Library

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Summary: I couldn't put this book down!
Review: Many reviews I read for other books about breeds criticized them for being very generic, with barely one chapter about the breed itself. This entire book is about the German Shepherd! The book's table of contents illustrates what I mean. 1)Meet the German Shepherd Dog 2)A Bit of History 3)Amazing German Shepherds 4)The Shepherd Bond 5)Shepherd Gear (What Your dog Needs) 6)Feeding Your dog 7)House-Breaking Your German Shepherd Dog 8)Obedience-Training Your German Shepherd 9)German Shepherd Behavior Problems 10)Keeping Your German Shepherd Dog Healthy 11)Canine Medical Conditions 12)Medical Problems Common to the German Shepherd Dog 13)Home Medical Care 14)The Most-Asked Questions About the German Shepherd Dog Appendix: Guide Dog Schools

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Summary: A GOOD GUIDE TO WHAT A SHEPHERD IS LIKE
Review: There are better and more comprehensive books out there about general dog care: feeding, vet care, reproduction, etc. than this book. However, this book tells you what the traits of a German Shepherd really are. Matthew Margolis seems to really understand the German Shepherd mind. These are not dogs for everybody; they are incredibly intelligent, sensitive and intuitive animals that require a full-time life commitment from their "owners." I have had German Shepherds all my adult life and they are NOT like other dogs. This book will explain all that to you and really let you know what you can expect if you let one of these magnificent creatures into your life. For Shepherd owners, I would suggest owning this book for the psychology of the breed but for in-depth vet care/health/feeding/first aid info, I'd suggest "Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook" by Delbert G. Carlson D.V.M. & James M. Giffin, M.D. These two books will cover all the bases.

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Summary: A GOOD GUIDE TO WHAT A SHEPHERD IS LIKE
Review: There are better and more comprehensive books out there about general dog care: feeding, vet care, reproduction, etc. than this book. However, this book tells you what the traits of a German Shepherd really are. Matthew Margolis seems to really understand the German Shepherd mind. These are not dogs for everybody; they are incredibly intelligent, sensitive and intuitive animals that require a full-time life commitment from their "owners." I have had German Shepherds all my adult life and they are NOT like other dogs. This book will explain all that to you and really let you know what you can expect if you let one of these magnificent creatures into your life. For Shepherd owners, I would suggest owning this book for the psychology of the breed but for in-depth vet care/health/feeding/first aid info, I'd suggest "Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook" by Delbert G. Carlson D.V.M. & James M. Giffin, M.D. These two books will cover all the bases.

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Summary: Very mediocre book. I expected more
Review: Thin book with Good pictures, very nice words about GS dog very little obidience and not much about dog phsycology. No good examples. Very compact book. If you want more comprehensive info on GS dog look somewhere else. this book is just a touch up on most common topics.

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Summary: Very mediocre book. I expected more
Review: Thin book with Good pictures, very nice words about GS dog very little obidience and not much about dog phsycology. No good examples. Very compact book. If you want more comprehensive info on GS dog look somewhere else. this book is just a touch up on most common topics.

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Summary: The Good Shepherd is Great
Review: This book contains just what the person contemplating getting a German Shepherd Dog needs. I've owned German Shepherds all my life and know a great deal about the breed. This book gives everything you need to be a successful and proud GSD owner. Easy to read and understand. Great book for experienced GSD owners too. Pete Brevik