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The Golden Retriever Puppy Handbook
The Golden Retriever Puppy Handbook

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Author: R. Ann Johnson
Publisher: The Darwin Press, Inc.
Category: Book

Buy New: $19.95



Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 reviews
Sales Rank: 116681

Media: Paperback
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.9

ISBN: 0878501649
EAN: 9780878501649
ASIN: 0878501649

Publication Date: March 2005
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Also Available In:

  • Hardcover - The Golden Retriever Puppy Handbook

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
What Ann Johnson brings to the discussion in this book are very personal ways of caring for Golden Retriever puppies based on her experience, knowledge, and background in Biology. Her natural ability to listen to all points of view and her extensive background in science as an educator and researcher have proven invaluable in helping to create the best and most harmonious life for each of her Golden puppies and for each puppys family. Explaining the growth phases of a Golden puppy during his first year of life, Ann separates these periods into stages of development, describing the major changes that take place: Seven Weeks through Four Months Five Months through Eight Months Nine Months through Twelve Months In the comprehensive middle section of the book, she deals with health concerns: Vaccinations Feeding and Nutrition Common Health Problems Parasites Neutering and Spaying Finally, she addresses specific topics for new owners (and breeders) including a chapter about a puppys first visit to the vet (written by Jean H. Cunningham-Smith, VMD). This book is basically a compilation of responses to questions owners of new puppies have asked her over the course of three decades working with owners and their families. In addition, she discusses matters she finds interesting or fascinating and does not avoid discussing areas controversial in the breed: "Not everything is known about so-called genetic defects," she says. "For breeders and owners to focus exclusively on the genetic component and not take into consideration environmental influences ignores a major component of what goes into producing a healthy Golden." Most amazing of all is Anns devotion to her own canines and to the welfare of the breed. She is not only clearly fascinated with the lives of these wonderful creatures, but she is as closely connected to their world as she is to ours.


Customer Reviews:   Read 10 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Best book ever   November 23, 2008
This book is a must have for any Golden Retriever owner. It is full of useful information on how to raise and take care of your golden. No other dog care book is needed if you have this one.


5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended   September 1, 2008
Our breeder requested we order this book when we purchased our new Golden Retriever puppy. He told us not to read anything, other than this book! He was very serious about that. He told us not to read anything else on the internet or any other books. This was all we needed.

It contains a wealth of reliable information on Golden puppies thru the first year. We took his advice and trusted his judgment. They have been raising Goldens for 30 years.



4 out of 5 stars good but not great   March 26, 2008
Positives: It's one of the few books out there that offer info. on development specific to the golden--when to expect certain milestones, when to spay/neuter (there is reason to wait),personality changes at certain stages, etc.

Negatives: Some topics covered felt more like a biology textbook. I was ok because I have a medical background but could easily see how those chapters could turn the lay person off. Furthermore, I wish the book had more depth in certain areas and less in others.

Overall, a good book to own. Not perfect, but after browsing through many golden books, this one came closest to what I was looking for.



5 out of 5 stars The Golden Retriever Puppy Handbook   February 3, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

OK--Welcome back to my reviews--apparently I did not put the voting mechanism on my first review of this book, and luckily that gives me the opportunity to write another one. . letting you know how things turned out with my darling golden puppy. She just had her 3rd birthday and she is fabulous.

Well the truth is--BERIT is perfect for me. But how did she get to perfect? Simply because in the early days--any time I had a little issue with her--I found the answer, the solution or the reason in this handbook. Little things, big things--its all there. I am convinced that no one knows GOLDENS like Ann Johnson. This book leaves nothing out. . .there are things that Ann covers in this book that BERIT has yet to pull on me!!

I consulted this book many many days (and continue to do so)--guidance from this book kept my puppy gloriously "golden".

When you choose a Golden--you are not a "Dummy", so you should not choose a book that indicates that Goldens are for Dummy's. You are a champion. And this book is the book for champions.

For the love of goldens--trust Ann.

Susan and BERIT.



3 out of 5 stars Puppy Handbook   December 27, 2007
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I really did not care for this book. I much preferred Goldens for Dummies.


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