The World of Dogs: Fox Terrier (The World of Dogs)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A too personal view
The World of Dogs: Fox Terrier (The World of Dogs)
Diana Chads
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1852790202

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A too personal view.......2005-08-06

Lots of information about the breed from a personal experience. Need to uptade some details and pictures. Well described items about health. Too many pages abouth history and fancy dog names that are not useful to the pet owner. A good book to begin in the Terrier`s hectic world
Toy Fox Terrier (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Toy Fox Terrier
  • Toy Fox Terrier (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series
Toy Fox Terrier (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
Richard G. Beauchamp
Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books
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ASIN: 1593784031

Book Description

The long-time American favorite for companionship, the Toy Fox Terrier continues to be the dog of choice for countless dog lovers around the world. Whether spending his days in the field, in the show ring or on his owner's lap, the Toy Fox makes a cherished, rewarding pet for many owners. Adaptable, intelligent and hardy, this toy and terrier is as courageous and game as he is sweet and beguiling. For a family looking for an active toy dog who is easy to train and easier to love, the Toy Fox Terrier is a sure-fire bet.

This beautifully illustrated full-color guide serves as an introduction to this delightful breed, covering all the topics about which an owner needs to know. With over 135 photographs, this comprehensive book provides concise information on the breed's origins in England and foundation in the US, characteristics and breed standard, plus discussions on feeding, grooming, obedience training and more. For first-time owners, the author's chapters on puppy care and housebreaking will prove especially useful as will chapters on preventative health care and proper maintenance.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Toy Fox Terrier.......2007-09-27

Great Book! Everything you ever wanted to know about Fox Terriers. It's like an encyclopedia of the Fox Terrier. I continue to refer to it for helpful information.

4 out of 5 stars Toy Fox Terrier (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series.......2005-09-13

This was a very well put together book with lots of good information. My only dissapointment is that it seemed a bit too generic - not breed specific. Its as if the words "toy fox terrier" were inserted with the same info used with other dogs and other books.
The Toy Fox Terrier: Wired for Action
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • THE TOY FOX TERRIER holds both history and breed-specific insights owners can't miss.
The Toy Fox Terrier: Wired for Action
John F. Davidson
Manufacturer: Alpine Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1577790774

Book Description

This book is like having a conversation with a mentor. Davidson discusses every aspect of the breed, from a detailed explanation of the breed standard, temperament and character, to history, selection, care and breeding. There are chapters on training the show puppy and the Toy Fox Terrier in obedience. One of the most interesting is "The Versatile TFT," which covers a miriad of activities that this tiny breed can do, such as show biz acts, flyball, and hunting. The Appendices include a valuable section on genetic disorders and diseases affecting TFTs.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE TOY FOX TERRIER holds both history and breed-specific insights owners can't miss........2006-12-10

THE TOY FOX TERRIER: WIRED FOR ACTION provides a revised edition of the original TOY FOX TERRIER by different authors, and combines the shared experience of all authors into some eighty years of information for both novice owners and veteran breeders. From photos of faults and virtues to discussions of standards, THE TOY FOX TERRIER holds both history and breed-specific insights owners can't miss.
Wire Fox Terrier: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rx-100)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Pretty Good
  • A complete suprise!
  • A Beautiful Book
  • Finally - a Hand Book for the New WFT Owner
Wire Fox Terrier: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rx-100)
Ann D. Hearn
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0793807506

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Pretty Good.......2003-04-03

Nice pictures with good information. Found better and more concise books however.

5 out of 5 stars A complete suprise!.......2001-12-07

First and formost, if you are thinking of getting a Wire Fox, (or as my family call them, "Frankie dog's" -thats the name of our litte terroir) get one. They are the sweetest things on earth, and deffinatly the cutest also. Now for the book, talk about quality! We have had our book for about 6 years, and none of the pages are even ripped. The book gives detailed history of the breed, tips on feeding them, grooming them, and taking care of them. One time we wanted our groomer to cut Frankie a certain way, so we brought in the book and showed the groomer, she was so amazed and wanted to buy it off us! I have never had such a complete and thorough book that has beauty at the same time. Sometimes my mom and I will think that Frankies ears are in a weird position, or his stance is irregular, we just look in the book and sure enough, he's fine :) *****Overall~~~~ Great buy!

5 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book.......2000-11-05

The photos in this book will make you fall in love with the breed!

4 out of 5 stars Finally - a Hand Book for the New WFT Owner.......2000-04-05

I was glad to finally find a reliable handbook on the WFT. This book did provide good information for any new puppy owner focusing on certain aspects of the WFT. The chapters on grooming and training were very beneficial. Although I felt a little overwhelmed with the history chapter it was interesting. The pictures throughout the book are beautiful. Since I have not been able to find any other books on the Wire Fox Terrier I would recommend this one to others.
Australian Terrier
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Some good ideas and photos but a bit too autobiographical.
  • Must-read for people owned by Aussie Terriers
  • Outstanding pictures and commentary on the Aussie.
  • A Collector's Book
  • An informative guide to Australian Terriers
Australian Terrier
Nell Fox
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0793807573

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Some good ideas and photos but a bit too autobiographical........2001-06-18

Yes, this book does contain many useful items of information concerning the behavior, care and grooming of "Aussies." There are also numerous high quality photos of various champion show dogs. However,the book struck me more as an autobiography of the author, Nell Fox, than as a dedicated and comprehensive guide to the breed. I would suggest purchasing the book but only with the knowledge that much of it serves to sing in praise of the author herself! However,with that said; for those who are especially interested in the history of the breed and in Nell Fox's key role in bringing Aussies to America, this book is a must read.

5 out of 5 stars Must-read for people owned by Aussie Terriers.......1999-11-19

Finally, a book about the Australian Terrier! This spunky breed has deserved its own book for a while now. A great book for anyone who has ever encountered an Australian Terrier.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding pictures and commentary on the Aussie........1998-08-06

This is one book that is hard to put down. The pictures alone are well worth the price of the book. This book far exceeds Nell's first book on the Aussie.

5 out of 5 stars A Collector's Book.......1998-07-29

It has been 25 years since the last publication in the United States about the Australian terrier. One of the frustrating experiences in the past was to find a book (that was not out of print) about the breed. This solves the problems for the novice to the breed as well as for established kennels. This is a well written, informed, and beautifully illustrated monograph. It should be sent home with each new puppy as a reference on grooming the Aussie, training, history, and showing.

This book is a best buy!

5 out of 5 stars An informative guide to Australian Terriers.......1998-07-22

Nell Fox, the author of Australian Terrier, was a pioneer in the introduction of these dogs to the United States. In her book she tells the facinating history of the breed and adds period photos of interest. Her section on raising a puppy is packed with tips for any breed as well as the specific needs of these terriers. Of interest, this is a high quality printing with knockout graphics.
Fox Terriers (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • You have to see a fox terrier to believe how amazing they are!
  • Excellent
  • The Good Doctor Tells All
Fox Terriers (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Sharon Vanderlip
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764116363

Product Description

Both smooth-haired and wire-haired Fox Terriers are discussed in this manual, which is filled with advice on training, grooming, feeding, health care, and much more. Barron's comprehensive Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health care, feeding, and much more. Clear, straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos and anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts.Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2001

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars You have to see a fox terrier to believe how amazing they are!.......2006-07-08

Save your money and do a Google search on fox terriers or actually visit a breeder and see many different fox terriers to get a true sense of their personality. There is no way a book can adequately capture the essence of these unique and spunky dogs.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2003-04-03

If you are going to buy one fox terrier book make it this one.
Simple and concise with pertinent information.

5 out of 5 stars The Good Doctor Tells All.......2002-04-12

With FOX TERRIERS, Dr. Vanderlip has given us a very informative, interesting, and delightful look at our beloved little "square dog". Her knowledge of the breed and animal care, and her love of dogs, shines through in each chapter.
This book will be easily understood and enjoyed by everyone who reads it, as she personalizes the little terriers she speaks about, with their own names, - "Anna" and "Willie".
Throughly covering all aspects of living with and caring for a Fox Terrier from puppyhood to old age, it is expertly written and packed with beautiful full-color photos of both Smooth and Wirehaired representatives of the breed.
It will be hard to find another book on the Fox Terrier that defines this breed's character so precisely. I can attest to this, as I belong to 5 Smooth girls.
The New Fox Terriers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing Book
  • Excellent photographical record of Fox Terrier
The New Fox Terriers
Harold Nedell
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0876051220

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Book.......2004-10-22

I have never seen anyone with more passion for dogs than Grandpa Harold. The man had an intense dedication to everything he did and the research and images used in the book are fabulous. Anyone with any kind of appreciation for terriers will want to see these absolutely beatiful pictures of smooths/wires. I can say because I have seen the work and time that went into this by a single man that this is truly a must have.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent photographical record of Fox Terrier.......1998-02-07

I enjoy tracing the history of my dogs and being able to see the pictures of relatives taken while still in their prime. Research on all the kennels is very interesting for historical content. A MUST in your library for those seriously interested in the Fox Terrier.
Guide to Owning a Fox Terrier (The Guide to Owning Series)
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Good Photos, Little Information
Guide to Owning a Fox Terrier (The Guide to Owning Series)
Muriel P. Lee
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0793820138

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Good Photos, Little Information.......1999-09-16

This book is full of good, glossy photos of Fox Terriers, but even at its low price, I am disappointed in the amount of substance in the book. While I was reading it, I got the feeling that it is just one of a series of dog books, in which the name of the breed on the cover is into the text (i.e. change "poodle" to "fox terrier" and you would have a new book). There was very little "breed specific" information, other than the Breed Standard, which was lifted from the AKC.
The Fox Terrier: Smooth and Wire
Average customer rating: Not rated
    The Fox Terrier: Smooth and Wire
    Anna Katherine Nicholas , and Marcia A. Foy
    Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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    Fox Terrier (Comprehensive Owners Guide)
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      Fox Terrier (Comprehensive Owners Guide)
      Muriel P. Lee
      Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover

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      ASIN: 1593782721
      Release Date: 2005-05-30

      Book Description

      Thoroughbred in appearance, the Fox Terrier reigns as one of the world's most beloved companions, the proverbial children's dog, and most renowned show dogs, a perennial favorite for Best in Show. Whether clad in a dense, crisp wire coat or a straight, hard smooth coat, the Fox Terrier is a handsome and distinctive terrier breed. Three "F's" describe the Wire and Smooth Fox Terrier: friendly, forthcoming and fearless, qualities that can be seen in abundance in working dogs, show dogs and pet dogs alike. The Fox Terrier makes an ideal pal for everyone, from toddler to senior citizen, truly a wonderful addition to a family seeking a companion dog.

      The Author, Muriel P. Lee, a terrier expert, breeder and judge, shares her considerable insight into the Fox Terrier's characteristics and breed standard. Comprehensive in every way, this new owner's guide includes a history of the Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers in England and the US plus chapters on puppy selection and care, everyday maintenance, including feeding, grooming the wire and smooth coats, and exercise, house-training and obedience lessions, showing and competing with a Fox Terrier, and care for the senior dog.

      Collage Unleashed
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • A mixed-media must-have...
      • Plenty of Pep and Sparkle, but . . . .
      • WOW!
      • On the road
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      Traci Bautista
      Manufacturer: North Light Books
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      ASIN: 1581808453

      Book Description

      The funky, colorful projects in Collage Unleashed encourage readers to turn off their inner critics and tap into a childlike sense of wonder and imagination. With projects that range from art books and fabric journals to mixed-media paintings, this book:

      -Showcases three of the most popular trends in papercrafting--collage, altered fabric and journaling

      -Features a wide range of techniques for crafters at every level, including crayon transfers, funky embroidery, freestyle hand lettering and creative book binding

      -Combines paper, fabric, beads, dyes, paints and more in unexpected ways

      Everyone from collage artists and book-making enthusiasts to papercrafters will want to put this title at the top of their personal wish lists.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A mixed-media must-have..........2007-10-05

      If you want a book that will push the envelope in helping you create beautiful paper art, then this is it! I first saw Traci Bautista featured on a DIY crafting show, and that is how I found out about her talent and her book, Collage Unleashed. Her fun use of color and her graphic styling is what drew me to this book.

      In her book, Traci uses some of the most interesting background coloring techniques to jazz up plain paper for use in collaging, paper crafting and journal making. Written in easy-to-understand wording, she inspires the reader with her painting and stamping techniques, and adds artful wording to the mix to create a unique look of layered, graffiti-style art on paper.

      If you love colorful mixed-media art, collaging, stamping and paper crafting, I think you'll love this book as much as I do.

      3 out of 5 stars Plenty of Pep and Sparkle, but . . . . .......2007-09-27

      Traci Bautista is clearly a tremendously imaginative and energetic artist. I expect her book will help to fire up many inhibited or hesitant young readers -- or will at least give them plenty of new ideas with regard to tools and techniques. As other reviewers have noted, the sheer number of ideas the author introduces is prodigious. The photographs of her own work reveal a plethora of fanciful, upbeat productions which may well have wide appeal.

      On the other hand, I can not think this book will be a good "fit" for everyone who works with collage. In fact, I expected to like the book much more than I did. It is hard to put my finger on just what disappointed me -- possibly the whole unleash-yourself tone. Do I really want to incorporate lots of randomly dyed paper towels in my collages? Will my art truly benefit from the addition of crayons melted in my oven?

      I suspect the book may appeal more to younger (post-
      Boomer) people who value fast, fun creative experiences -- and who like the idea of accumulating whole stockpiles of colorful materials (such as the aforementioned dyed paper towels) to incorporate in future scads of collages. I guess I am more the stodgy, plodding type of artist -- the type who is currently studying a completed nixed-media collage (no crayons or paper towels) over a period of several days, trying to decide whether to add one more acrylic glaze. Frankly, I am also the type who tends to cringe ever so slightly when confronting instructions for, say, doodling "girlie glam faces"--"My journals are filled with doodles of these girls; they're fun, feminine, and pretty," writes Ms. Bautista on page 49.

      In fairness, those who are into sewing and needlework may appreciate some of the projects requiring a sewing machine or a penchant for tying macrame knots. The directions for experimenting with book binding are also interesting and quite accessible even to the interested beginner. Ms. Bautists is clearly skilled in this area, and she offers up some interesting possibilities for combining stitchery with other modalities.

      Moreover, in the interests of full disclosure, I did decide to experiment with a judicious pinch or two of glitter after perusing this book. I liked the result. It definitely pepped up my latest collage.

      I would suggest paging through the book before purchasing it and seeing whether Traci Bautista's own creations, choice of materials, etc., appeal to you at least as much as your own. If so, go for it! I am still, for the most part, inordinately content with my traditionalist-media. I will probably stay back here on the leash for a while longer.

      5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2007-08-22

      This is one of my favorites in my vast art book collection. The collage techniques that Traci Bautista presents are fun, easy to follow, and encourage you to be creative. (I am not into "projects," but even the ones she included are open ended.) In addition, her graphics and use of color are awesome! Her style is a combination of American graffiti, calligraphic illumination, and a little of Picasso. You will not regret getting this book!

      5 out of 5 stars On the road.......2007-08-13

      Bought this book to take on a road trip. SO HAPPY to be back home so I can create with Traci as my inspiration!

      Some of the techiniques in book-binding seem a little complicated, but it won't stop me! I am eager to try lots & lots of new things.

      5 out of 5 stars collage unleashed.......2007-08-10

      I love this book, is extremely creative and give you many ideas for many themes and design applications. I highly recommend this book to anybody involved in design

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