An Eye for a Dog: Illustrated Guide to Judging Purebred Dogs

Rating:
Summary: My eyes were glued to this book!
Review:
Once I started reading "An Eye for a Dog" I was unable to put it down. There is so much information crammed into this book! As of the time I'm writing this review I'm reading it for the second time!

Mr. Cole has made it possible for any novice dog showman to develop his/her "eye." The format is fun, easy, and very informative all at the same time. Definitely a must for those getting into the sport of dog showing or breeding.

4 Paws UP for this book because:
- It is written almost like "lessons" in judging dogs
- It allows you to practice and develop your eye with wonderful illustrations and tests your knowledge of several breeds
- It is incredibly applicable! I find myself using it as a reference while watching dog shows on TV!

Another great thing about "An Eye for a Dog" is its generality. It doesn't go too deep on any one breed, but instead uses a few breeds to apply principles to the dog world. It emphasises correctness for each individual breed, and not what is "showy" or eye-catching.

Subjects covered in the book:
Type, balance, proportions, features (plus how to highlight/hide them!), faults and illusions, and a very complete section on movement!

I would recommend this book to any dog breeder or showman, or anyone interested in judging purebred dogs. It's a great general reference and starting point for dog structure and judging!