Book Description
Although descended from hunting dogs, this animal is an ideal house pet—playful, small, fun-loving, easy to train, and very tolerant of children. The author provides detailed advice on what to look for when purchasing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, along with a wealth of information on health care, training, feeding, grooming, and much more.
Customer Reviews:
great book.......2007-09-10
I love this book you will not need to buy another. Its a must have full of info. Love it!!!
Best Breed Specific All Around Manual for Everyone who Loves Cavaliers.......2007-01-10
I found that this book was very correct in most everything it said. Being a breeder myself I am always looking for a good book to send home with my new puppy owner's. I have found it in this book. Every puppy gets this book in their care package and their owner's just love it. The lineage chart is absolutely wonderful. This book has so much information in it that most books do not. All in all this in an excellent book. I give it five stars, more if I could.
Sandy Townsend, Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Kansas
Want to start a Cavalier Club for the greater Dallas area.......2006-06-08
I have been searching for a Cavalier Club in the Dallas area and was unable to find one. I'd like to start a club for All the Cavi owners in Dallas. If interested in joining email me at madihabeg@gmail.com. If you know of an existing club in this area, I would appreciate contact info.
And this is a great book for new owners.
syringohydromyelia in Cavaliers--important.......2006-02-08
Please note that this may have been a great book when it was written in 1999, but how any review in 2005 can recommend this book with four stars is beyond me. A very serious genetic disorder in Cavaliers has become TOO common and is found in all bloodlines. This disease, which did not become widely identified in Cavaliers until 2003, should be thoroughly researched by anyone interested in acquiring a Cavalier. It is not in this book. Go into this with your eyes wide open. We love our Cavalier and would not trade him for anything. But he has had major brain surgery at a prestigious university vet hospital, pre- and post-surgical MRI's, and is on expensive medication 3 times daily. He cannot be walked on a leash because of pain, even with the medication. If you want "cutesy" information, buy a book. If you want real information, go on-line.
Added from Cavalier Health on 9/13/2006: "Researchers conservatively estimate that at least 50% of CKCSs have occipital hypoplasia (or caudal occipital malformation syndrome -- COMS), the skull bone malformation believed to cause syringomyelia."
Best general introduction to the breed.......2005-10-16
A good all-round book that covers all the basics on breed history and ownership, with some lovely pictures and a generally encouraging, cheerful tone. The section on first aid is very useful, as are the lists of what a puppy buyer needs to have before the new arrival comes home. Before I got my two cavaliers I read and reread this book with great pleasure and anticipation. Now that I have enjoyed the companionship of my own dogs, have read more of the historical breed books, and generally spent more time around lots of cavaliers, I know the breed and health issues etc forth fairly well -- and on that basis, can confirm that Coile's book remains the best introductory guide for a cavalier owner or prospective owner. While she does get the color inheritence mixed up as noted by another reviewer, this does not reflect on any lack off knowledge of the breed in the rest of the book (I know plenty of breeders who have a hard time remembering color genetics (and anyway, anyone even *thinking* of breeding -- the only point at which this really is important -- should be mentored by a good, experienced breeder and be reading widely on health, pedigrees, etc -- not using a pet owner's guide as a manual!). [...] But this book merits a space on any cavalier owner's bookshelf.
Customer Reviews:
Loved this book!.......2005-08-23
I will soon be an owner of a Cavalier - and I thought this was a very helpful book! I recommend it!
Breeder's Vanity Book.......2004-10-12
This is a typical breeder's vanity book. It has some valuable information, but it is downplays the very important health issues. Cavaliers suffer from major hereditary diseases, such as mitral valve heart disease, the leading killer of the breed, which afflicts over half of all Cavaliers by age 5 years and nearly all Cavaliers by age 10 years, and hip dysplasia, which afflicts over 20% of all Cavaliers and can cause terrible pain and debilitation, and syringomyelia, which causes severe head and neck pain and paralysis to a growing number of Cavaliers. www.CavalierHealth.org
Good introductory book to the breed.......2001-10-15
For those only wanting an introduction to the breed, the book is useful. If you already know a great deal about CKCS, skip this book--it lacks depth.
A Great Little Book.......2001-02-02
I think this book is a must have for anyone interested in this breed and wanting more information. She talks about the history, the health, the care and lots of cute pictures. My mate and I both read it cover to cover and found it very informative and helpful.
Liked it, helpful.......2001-01-24
Helpful in explaining our dog to us. The housetraining part did the trick for us. We were having trouble and now no more accidents.Good advice on alot of stuff. We love our little cav.
Average customer rating:
- Generic Information - A bit of a Letdown
- Cute Pictures, Informative
- OK, with some errors
- New Brittany Owner
- The book was well written, easy to read and in depth.
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Brittanys (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
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Product Description
The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written by experts, and profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. Each manual is individually written. Not one of Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals is a clone from a single common catch-all book, with one or two chapters added on to make it appear new. Instead, each Barron's manual has been planned, designed, and written from scratch?always by an experienced breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or qualified expert. The handsome orange and white Brittany bred to be an excellent hunter, needs plenty of exercise to expend its wealth of energy. Here is information on health maintenance, grooming, diet, exercising, and all other details that should be known by fortunate owners and prospective purchasers of this fine dog. Paperback / 120 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1998
Customer Reviews:
Generic Information - A bit of a Letdown.......2003-07-10
If you are looking for generic information that would pertain to any breed, this book serves the purpose. There is basic information presented pertaining to the Brittany but I found little substance. If you are familiar with breed books from Barrons you understand what I mean. The Brittany is a unique, fiesty little dog and I was looking for a book that would delve into the temperment, development and point me in the right direction as far as training needs for my special companion. The information provided in this book does not concentrate on the Brittany and except for the pictures and brief chapters touching on the breed as a dual purpose companion/upland game hunter you can basically find the exact information on any breed in a Barrons book. I have trained Collies and Golden Retrievers and being a first time Brittany owner was hoping for a lot more information. You can go to the akc.org page and get the breed standard information for free. The book touches on hunting and retrieving but again, more in depth information can be found on most of the reputable breeder sites online. If you are looking to really get inside the breed, save your money, this book is nothing more than basic health care information that would pertain to any dog. A "complete owner's manual" it is not. I don't need to buy a book to tell me that my dog needs fresh water every day. The brief section on training says nothing about the "soft" temperment of this dog and the need for gentle positive reward methods and the risk of raising a timid fearful dog with problems that may be hard for the inexperienced owner to correct. If you are looking for a book with basic care instructions such as nail clipping, grooming, basic daily care and information on various potential health problems such as parasitic infection, explanations of the common diseases that we vaccinate our pups to be protected from, you will find the information in this book.
Bottom line- if you are new to dog ownership you may find the information useful and valuable. If you are an experienced dog owner, pass on this one.
Cute Pictures, Informative.......2003-03-17
When I put a down payment on a Brittany pup, I purchased this book in order to gain knowledge about the breed. My Brittany is now 3 years old and I continue to look at this book as a reference.
OK, with some errors.......2002-01-11
This book is OK, but contains a few errors. The first review is also wrong, tri-color is not common or acceptable in American Brittanys. That is a feature of a French Brittany, and the bloodlines are distinct. One thing the book fails to underscore sufficiently is how "hyper" a brittany is: if you have never been around a pointing dog, please take some time to do so before getting a brittany so it doesn't wind up being orphaned. They are sweet, biddable dogs, but need to run alot every day. This is particularly true of a well-bred britt, since it will come from lines that maintain field traits. Good luck.
New Brittany Owner.......2001-07-30
Excellent book for the new Brittany owner. I've bought 4 other books since I got my pup, and this one is the best. Plenty of general purpose info for any dog owner, plus lots of specifics about Brittanys. Training information is also provided.
The book was well written, easy to read and in depth........1998-06-23
Any one planning on purchasing a well mannered, friendly, active, loving, inteligent family oriented dog, should investigate Dan Rice's book first. They may find through this in depth and easy to read book that the loveable Brittany is for them. Note: Since the publication of this book, the AKC has changed the Brittany Spaniel's name to just Brittany. You may also like to know that the Brittany comes in other colors than just orange and white. Liver and white, is also common and although considered a discualification from shows, black and white or tri-colored are also commonly seen.
Book Description
Your Happy Healthy Pet
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are equally at home in a castle or a condo, the city or the country. Elegant in appearance but energetic and affectionate in nature, they're the perfect companions for families with children, empty nesters, or retirees. This guide covers:
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Choosing your Cavalier
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Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
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Feeding and grooming, including combing and checking the trademark ears
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Healthcare and the importance of regular exercise
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Training and housetraining your Cavalier
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Bonus chapters available on companion Web site
Lively, yet loving, your Cavalier will enjoy keeping you company, whether that entails bustling beside you on a walk or snuggling cozily on your lap!
Customer Reviews:
Great Cavalier Book!!!.......2007-03-25
Wonderful book with lots of great Cavalier pictures. Good grooming guide. Tells about the temperment of the breed and history. Also includes a very helpful section on potty training. A must have for Cavalier lovers!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very helpful book!.......2007-01-11
This is a very helpful book for learning about your puppy. It's written in a practical way and is easy reading.
Top Quality.......2006-05-10
Norma Moffat, a breeder with a wealth of experience and knowledge, has written a small book full of excellent information not only about the history and temperament of the Cavalier, but also about the realistic work of finding a qualified breeder and caring for the dog from puppyhood. She includes detailed information about preparing for the puppy's arrival, feeding the Cavalier quality food at every age, grooming, avoiding diseases, training, housetraining, caring for a senior dog, and finding more resources for educating yourself. Moffat's writing makes for a quick and useful read, with enough specifics to make her book something of an instruction manual on how to be the pet owner Cavaliers so richly deserve.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book!!.......2001-12-17
This is one of the better training tools you'll ever buy. Roebuck take's you step by step from puppy through the second year. I refer to this book every time I start a new puppy. If you hunt upland birds this book is a must.
Excellent book.......2001-06-27
This is an excellent book by the late Ken Roebuck. I used Ken's advice to train my Springer and I am very pleased with the results. Ken writes the book with the beginner in mind.
The only drawback is that he doesn't give much useful information on how to train for blind retrieves.
A MUST HAVE for anyone training a HUNTING dog.......2000-07-03
I have read many books on dog training, and never before has anyone offered a plan so detailed or as simple to follow as Kenneth Roebuck. His insight into how a dog thinks and how we can use that to our advantage in training is at once ordinary and astounding. Skip all the popular training methods of the moment and use this one. You will never raise a better gun dog.
A great training guide from begining to end........1998-11-22
This book takes you through the selection of and training of a gun dog using the late Kenneth Roebuck's methods. This book outlines the use of both positive and negative reinforcment to produce a quality hunting companion. This is a great resource for the man wanting to train his own dog, and if I could only have one training reference, this would be it.
Customer Reviews:
If you can only buy one, this is the ONE!!.......2001-10-15
Unsurpassed information on the CKCS--all cav lovers must read this book!!
Very informative and up to date.......1999-11-26
This book is full of great advice for anyone from a novice Cav. owner to serious exhibitor and breeder. Beautifully illustrated with an excellent chapter on grooming with progressive photos.
Loved It.......1999-07-09
Outstanding book. Excellent pictures and good information on nearly all aspects of the Cavalier. The best I've seen on this breed. I'm impressed.
Book Description
Americans who love working spaniels will welcome this comprehensive guide to the selecting, training and enjoying of these delightful breeds! Highly informative, clearly written, and lavishly illustrated, this edition includes information about recent developments in the spaniel world, such as the rebirth of field-bred American Cockers, the resurgence of field trials for English and American Cocker Spaniels, and the current status of the American Water Spaniel Club's classification dilemma. You'll learn about:
* Acquiring your flushing spaniel
* Training your spaniel
* Enjoying your spaniel * Eight flushing spaniel breeds from a hunter's point of view * How to locate your ideal spaniel * How to start your pup and adult
Customer Reviews:
second edition-same book as first.......2007-08-19
I purchased the second edition since I have the first. Unfortunately, unless you are into the recent changes in the cocker spaniel field trials and field bred cockers, there is little or no changes. It is practically the same book. Since the first edition can be found in hardcover, and is a top gundog book, I would recommend buying that one unless you are interested in the cocker spaniel as a field dog.
Must Read for All Flushing Spaniel Owners.......2005-06-17
This is the main flushing spaniel "handbook" that we send off with all our puppy clients. Mr. Spencer has a wonderful knack for spanielling and explains the ins and outs of a working American spaniel, minus the politics, in a simple manner that even our British cousins can appreciate. It is a book that will never go out of style and should sit on the shelf of every flushing spaniel owner's bookshelf.
Excellent, great help in training.......2004-07-26
This is a must have book for all spaniel, or hope to be spaniel owners. It is exceptionally easy to follow and even fun to read. Anyone with some time, patience and this book can train a very good dog. The first part will help anyone who is undecided on which spaniel would be best for them.
Marked by especially straightforward instructions and advice.......2003-08-09
Now in an updated second edition, HUP! Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way is a practical, user friendly, and very highly recommended instructional guide written by James B. Spencer, an award-winning dog and outdoor writer with over 500 magazine articles to his credit. From an examination of different types of flushing Spaniel breeds; to training a Spaniel from puppyhood in various retrieval and hunting techniques; to working certificate tests, and much, much more, HUP! Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way is marked by especially straightforward instructions and advice, based on years of professional experience.
Best spaniel hunt book ever.......2002-04-14
I began training English Cocker Spaniels in the field some 14 yrs ago. A friend turned me onto this book and it has become my bible for training flushing spaniels. It is very common sense an even if you have never trained a spaniel before it is easy to follow. It also has a wonderful section on each breed which is of great help to those wanting to choose a spaniel hunting companion. Jim Spencer has made it easy for anyone to train a hunting companion in the field. Thanks Jim.
Customer Reviews:
3 Cheers for Liz!.......2005-01-14
This book is wonderful. It's simple to read and I've had great success following the training techniques. Liz teaches the importance of training your cocker with a firm, but loving hand; as well as how to train your cocker to have manners and do some pretty impressive tricks! Knowing how to work with my dog, has given us a wonderful and fun relationship. I bought a few other books on Cockers, but this one by far is my favorite!
Nice tips on how to TRAIN.......2002-12-08
You won't be confused when you get to the training part. The book explains the stuff well, and at the same time the pictures of Cockers are cute and colorful. My friend read this, and since our friend lives in our house, we will have tips on how to train the best dog in the world, the COCKER SPANIEL!!!
Customer Reviews:
A must book to have.......1999-07-07
Once you have bought this book you will refer to it all the time. A lot of Professional breeders encourage new owners to get this copy because it does give ALL you need to know on the new puppy trainning, heath, food, obedience trainning etc. Also talks about the older dog. A complet book that you will enjoy and will encourage other to get also.
An excellent and easy to read book for the new owner.......1999-04-05
This book is an easy to read, comprehensive, and informative book on the history of the breed, grooming, with beautiful color s and easy to follow directions in grooming and training the er spaniel.
An excellent and easy to read book for the new owner.......1999-04-05
This book is an easy to read, comprehensive, and informative book on the history of the breed, grooming, with beautiful color s and easy to follow directions in grooming and training the er spaniel.
Customer Reviews:
My baby.......2002-08-27
This book makes anyone proud to be owned by an ESS. The late Mrs. Gasow was a true conniseur of Springers. She was, after all, "related" to Robert, Ch. Salilyn's Condor, who blew away competition at any dog show he ever entered, as did his granddaughter, Samantha. I am extremely proud to say that our Springer has Salilyn lines.
The pictures alone make the book a worthwhile purchase!
A Valuable Breed Information Book.......2000-07-02
In my opinion, this book is a wonderful resource of information on English Springer Spaniels. Many people are not aware that there are 2 types of Springers, field and bench. This book clearly details and illustrates the differences between the 2 lines, therefore allowing people to determine which type of Springer best suits their life. The only information I found missing was a section on health concerns related to Springers. I would recommend this book for potential Springer owners and current owners alike.
excellent book; full of pedigree information.......1999-05-24
Lots of pedigree information; excellent to trace lines of "good" spaniels; good information on field dogs; about half the book on field and half on show dogs;
Prima boek waarin alle springer aspecten aan de orde komen.......1999-03-12
Prima boek, waarin alle aspecten van de engelse springer aan de orde komen, zowel show als jacht.
Een aanbeveling waard.
Appears to be a good Field Springer book.......1998-12-18
This review is limited to the section II of the book which focused on show and obedience Springers. Section II essentially highlights significant show dogs beginning as early as the 1920's to the mid 1990's. There is a decent chapter on the breed standard and a chapter on how to groom your dog for show. Other than that, it doesn't really tell you how to choose a puppy or raise it (aside from a short section on what to feed your puppy). The chapter on obedience is very brief. I did glance at the section on field Springers. That seemed to be more complete and informative than the show section. It covers the history of the breed, selection of a puppy, early basic training to advanced gun dog training.
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