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Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family |  | Authors: Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 593909
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 272
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.8 x 1
ISBN: 0446521515
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780446521512
ASIN: 0446521515
Publication Date: September 1, 1999
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Having trained 30,000 dogs for more than 40 years combined, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson know a thing or two about North Americas favourite pet. They share their wisdom and experience in this easy-to-understand, user-friendly, and comprehensive guide to selecting a breed, including: which breeds are good for small children, the elderly, the allergic, and the city-dweller; the characteristics of each breed; and which dogs are most compatible with different lifestyles. In addition, unlike most breed books, Paws to Consider discusses medical and behavioral problems typical to particular breeds, and offers fascinating information about canines and their potential owners. Kilcommons and Wilsons Good Owners, Great Dogs (Warner, 1992) netted more than 130,000 hardcover copies.
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 Consider looking at this book. July 24, 2009
H. B. Sawyer (Maine, USA)
This is my favorite "pick a dog" book. The pictures are plentiful and delightful. I love the chapter, Your Dog, Then and Now. It tells about how the different breeds came to be and what to expect of your dog. The breed profile section is arranged different than any other book I've seen. You have Nine-to-Five dogs, High-Input High-output dogs, The City dogs, Not for Everyone dogs, etc. A wonderful read even if you've already chosen a dog.
 Very disappointed. May 5, 2009
Winona
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very disappointed. Received book in very poor condition. Binding broken. Pages falling out.
 Know The Breed Before You Buy February 5, 2009
Jody Moskowitz
Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family I am on my second copy of this book- my first got so dog-eared(sorry!) that it needed to be replaced. This is a very informative book in terms of gaining some understanding of most dog breeds that are out there. I found it to be a definite plus to divide up the chapters into specific situations(i.e. "9-5 dog", "watchdog", "family dog" etc.) as opposed to the American Kennel Club breed groups(sporting, working, toy etc.). The two major points to this book are that Kilcommons and Wilson are both long-time dog trainers and very accomplished.Secondly, it provides anyone with an excellent place to start researching their breed.I have referred to this book numerous times and will continue to do so.Recommended. It's a keeper.
A great place to start January 12, 2008
Pinkygirl (AZ)
This book is very informative, and blends humor with unique insight to the ups and downs of many breeds. (By unique, I simply mean this book is not written in a "clinical" or "dry" manner. These are real people who share their experiences and help to educate prospective dog owners.) This book does not give alot of information about every breed--the authors only comment on breeds they are familiar with. My family and I are currently in search of the perfect dog for us, and this book made a great start. I've learned alot and am more excited to have the right dog share our home.
Do yourself - and your future pet- a favor and read this before you choose January 8, 2008
Carpe Diem
This book is a delightful read, and well worth searching out. Kilcommons and Wilson provide impartial, practical and straightforward advice for eager potential dog owners. It's lighthearted yet serious, cautioning but not kill-joy. It gives a good impression of what living with different kinds of dogs can be like, and what your life with them would probably entail. And there are some surprises: some dogs you may not have considered suitable for your lifestyle, are (and vice-versa).
Brief descriptions of breeds' original uses and how this translates to their behavior will make you appreciate all dogs more, even breeds you may not care for.
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