Mutts: America’s Dogs (Hardcover)
From Library Journal
In this encyclopedic approach to the all-American dog-the mixed breed-behaviorist Kilcommons (Good Owners, Great Dogs, Warner, 1992) and coauthor Capuzzo have considered mutts from all angles and come up with over 100 combinations. They start out by providing an introduction to mixes and pointedly denounce purebreds, contending that purebreds are riddled with problems from overbreeding and lack of hybrid vigor. In Part 2, the meat and potatoes of the book, the authors use the American Kennel Club classification as an organizational focus to group their mutts by type: sporting (including retriever, setter, spaniel, and pointer mixes), hound, working, terrier, herding, and nonsporting. Offering insight into the behavioral characteristics of the purebred that make up the mutt in question, Kilcommons and Capuzzo tell readers what to expect from various combinations of breeds. Part 3 focuses on selection and training, giving commonsense advice that would benefit all dog owners. Peppered with humor, illustrative stories, and captivating photos, this guide should be read by all potential owners before they purchase that “doggy in the window.” Essential for public libraries.
Edell Marie Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., Wis.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
A reference guide to mutts provides detailed information on more than one hundred mixed-breed types of canines, shares stories from dog owners, and recommends the best mutts for children, families, and singles. Tour.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth checking out
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One of my favorite books about dogs
I’ve read this book cover to cover more than once, and laughed out loud each time. The authors’ love of dogs shines through every page, and the humor is razor sharp and based on…
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Some good points but didn’t care for it
I like the point made that non-pure bred dogs are wonderful and worth saving. However some of the “catalogue” of mixes was ridiculous.
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My dogs..
I always have to describe my dogs in terms of purebreds. This has never sat well with me. My dog is a mutt. She is medium sized, fluffy and white.
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Mutts have Gutts
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Greatest dog book ever written
I have a whole library of dog books, and this is by far my favorite. Training and advice about adoption are touched upon in this book, but even more so, there are heartwarming…
2.0 out of 5 stars
I was looking for photographs of mixed breeds…
A somewhat interesting book if you do not know anything about mixed breed dogs. I do, and was looking for a book which had more photographs of mixed breed dogs, identified by…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mutts, truly amazing dogs…
This is by far the best written and most interesting dog book I have ever read. It proves that mutts are by far better companions then purebreds will ever be.
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Finally, a book for the rest of us!
If you are the owner or a fan of mixed breed dogs, you’ve scoured the shelves for a volume that covers your interest, probably with little success.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive, well-research, heartwarming book
This is a must read for those who would love to know what kinds of behaviors to expect with mixed breed dogs.