The Complete Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Book of the Breed)

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Summary: detailed overview with great pictures & historical data
Review: Overall the very best book I've come across about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The pictures are great, lots of color, plenty of variety. Historical perspective is very detailed, going back to the ancient fighting dogs of Rome, but it ties in very nicely with the development of this great breed. Also, lots of great segments regarding temperament, breed disposition and characteristics. Way too much text about breeding/whelping/kenneling and general care which is not really specific to our breed here. I think a book about a breed as special as Staffs should not waste any text whatsoever with general care which is information that can be obtained through any dog book. As mentioned earlier, the pictures are really nice. In fact, the picture on the front cover looks exactly like my own pet female, Molly! All in all, I really enjoy this book and feel it provides the most accurate and insightfull description of the breed that I've come across thus far.