The Labrador Retriever: The Dog That Does It All (Howell's Best of Breed Library) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Lisa Weiss, Emily Biegel
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 58153
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0876050445
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7527
UPC: 021898050441
EAN: 9780876050446
ASIN: 0876050445
Publication Date: November 16, 1998
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President Clinton's Labrador Retriever is just one of 150,000 Labrador Retrievers registered each year. This is a book for pet owner, novice fancier and veteran alike. This book is part of Howell's new breed series?more color, more interesting and more useful than all the competition.
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 Educational January 15, 2007
Richard Danchik (Florida)
Owning a black Labb....this book assures me that I got the right breed for me......and my LAB proves the writer correct!
Quite Readable Compendium On Raising Labrador Retrievers! March 6, 2004
Barron Laycock (Temple, New Hampshire United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I loved this book, which is no mean feat, given the fact that I am a person who's had the distinct pleasure of sharing his house and his life with as many as six Labrador retrievers at a time over the last 20 years (I now have four), I am acutely aware of the wonder and awe associated with getting such a wonderful companion can be. Yet, sadly, I am also aware of the profound ignorance many would-be labrador-people are regarding how to select, introduce, and socialize this new member of the family. In that sense, this book , along with a number of others (e.g. Richard Wolper's "Family Dog") can provide the wary would-be initate with all of the essentials on how to successfully transform that cute little puppy into a happy, obdeient, and well-integrated member of the household. This book does offer one the expert advice one needs regarding the care and nurture of what has now become the single most popular breed in the United States, with information ranging from an impromptu history of Labrador Retrievers to such topics such as adoption options. The book also delivers to the prospective owner a wealth of facts and details regarding Labrador Retrievers. It provides essential and vital information regarding nutrition, socialization, and exercise, and offers some sage advice about how to find and select a reputable breeder. In addition, it also touches on aspects of ownerships such as common illnesses and chronic problems associated with the breed. This is a book I can heartily recommend! Enjoy!
 A Good "Get to Know Me" Choice January 21, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
While patently not a training manual (and it does not claim to be) this book is something you should own if you're going to bring a Lab into your life. The book has lots of historical information on the breed, breed characteristics, and health issues which any Lab owner will find interesting and helpful. The book is particularly apt for those who have yet to purchase their lab, but are interested or have committed to taking a pup from a litter. Read it before hand, cover to cover, and you'll know more about where to find a pup, how to choose it, and what to expect when you get home. Oh, and the pics are great.You should, however, buy a separate training manual -- even if you plan to use a professional trainer (which I recommend) a training manual will help you get through those first weeks/months before obedience classes start.
My first,and so far favorite, Lab book May 30, 2002
Deborah Rice Jerrett (St. John's, NF Canada)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book does a great job tracing the history of the breed. Since I live minutes from the waters where the Lab originated I enjoyed the accuracy of the material. Solid all-round info on a variety of topics. Great insight into our goofy, intelligent and loyal friends.
Neat book January 16, 2002
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
A must for Lab lovers. Its a nice book with a lot of pics and info.
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