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Summary: A "Must read " for Those interested In Whippets ...
Review: Doctor Caroline Coile does a wonderful job of introducing us to the Whippet . With an informative bit of history on the Breed's sketchy beginnings, through selecting and caring for your own new companion. ...She uses Knowledge, experience, and a friendly sense of humour to teach us the "hows & whys of Whippetdom" . Included are several wonderful full color photographs , and a section explaining the unique health & medical requirements of this noble breed .
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Summary: An excellent book on Whippets and their care.
Review: Dr. Coile has done an outstanding job with this small, compact book that is also reasonably priced! As a Whippet breeder, I give one to each of my puppy buyers as a handbook to refer to whenever they have questions. New owners have a resource tool at their disposal that covers all the basics of care, and training as well as providing pictures of some outstanding dogs. My only complaints about the book are the organization of the photo credits and lack of identification on the dogs in the photos. It isn't necessary to go into bloodlines or pedigrees, but just tell who those beautiful animals are.
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Summary: Personal insight, not just care & training
Review: Dr. Coile's WHIPPETS is more than just a How-to-raise-and-train-your-dog book, it is a personal introduction into the history and lives of these sensitive, athletic, and loving dogs. Of course there is the requisite information on choosing and purchasing a dog, health, and training; but Dr. Coile's 35 years of sighthound ownership also give a her special insight to this breed, which she imparts to her readers with love and skill. Whippets can be very happy living in an apartment, provided they get enough of the right kind of exercise--not the same kind of exercise a retriever or scent hound would need. Dr. Coile explains the various field and conformation competitions and activities that Whippets enjoy and excel at, as well as the best methods to train your Whippet (always with love and praise, not with punishment). Appendices include the AKC Whippet Standard and useful addresses and literature for more information on Whippets. Plenty of gorgeous color photos and wonderful illustrations by Michelle Earle-Bridges complete this package that is indispensible to Whippet owners, those considering getting a Whippet, and dog lovers who just want to learn more about this graceful breed. Although it is not a big book, it is concise and all very breed-specific--this is not just general dog information with one chapter about Whippets thrown in, as some breed books by other publishers seem to be. Whether you buy many books about Whippets or just one, this volume is the one to get first. Kimberly Borrowdale Under the Covers Book Reviews
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Summary: Helped me buy my baby!!!!
Review: i love this book. by reading it, i chose to get a whippet as my next dog. i already have a golden retriever, but she's really my mom's dog and i wanted one of my own to take to new york city when i go to college. as luck would have it, my cousin, raymond, who is one of the top whippet breeders in the country, called me and told me he had two little puppies who needed homes. my mom, my brother, my brother's friend, and i all went to his house one weekend and came home with an eight week old puppy. i named him elton, and he's sitting in my lap right now as a twelve week old adolescent. thank you so much, to the wonderful authors, for helping me choose my next breed of dog!
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Summary: Great whippet book
Review: This book is a great introductory text! It's accessible, without being condescending. It includes a large number of very good pictures. For a skinny book with many pictures, there is a suprising amount of information packed into the binding. Of special note is the attention paid to the special training and medical care requirements that whippets have. Since sighthounds are so different compared to other breeds (like labs or goldens), this is an excellent inclusion.
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Summary: Great whippet book
Review: This book is a great introductory text! It's accessible, without being condescending. It includes a large number of very good pictures. For a skinny book with many pictures, there is a suprising amount of information packed into the binding. Of special note is the attention paid to the special training and medical care requirements that whippets have. Since sighthounds are so different compared to other breeds (like labs or goldens), this is an excellent inclusion.
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Summary: Excellent Whippet Resource!
Review: This book is witty as well as informative. Dr. Coile certainly knows her Whippets!
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Summary: Excellent Whippet Resource!
Review: This book is witty as well as informative. Dr. Coile certainly knows her Whippets!
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Summary: Excellent Primer for Would Be Whippet Owners
Review: This is a nice basic book, good for a beginner with the breed. The information is presented clearly without talking down to the reader.
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Summary: Great for novices and experienced alike
Review: Well written book that does wonders explaining the breed to those who may not be familiar with it. I recommend it to anyone I sell a puppy to. For experienced whippet folks, it is a great addition to a breed library. Price is wonderful!
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