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| Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog , Revised Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Darlene Arden
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 23798
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 7.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0471779636
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7
EAN: 9780471779636
ASIN: 0471779636
Publication Date: June 26, 2006
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Small Dogs, Great Book July 16, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog, by Darlene Arden, is simply a wonderful book. It takes the reader on a journey from puppyhood to adulthood and old age, in sickness and in health. Arden carefully points out the many ways in which the Toy breeds have unique needs that larger dogs do not have, at the same time emphasizing that they are indeed dogs and so benefit from training in exactly the same ways as larger dogs.
One of the most interesting points pertinent to this is the discussion of dog training in Britain, where dogs are ubiquitous but also welcome everywhere, because dog owners in the United Kingdom take for granted that all dogs should be well socialized and trained regardless of their size. This is particularly important in the case of Toy breeds, because they can turn into obnoxious little monsters if they are untrained and spoiled. We've all run into these Lap Sharks; they aren't that way because they're small, but because they haven't been trained.
The book contains a wonderful section on nutrition, noting that the energy needs, pound for pound, of a tiny dog are much higher than those of a large dog because of their higher metabolism rate. Furthermore, the author explains the special needs of Toy dogs when they are faced with medical problems, surgery and anesthesia. For example, during surgery, fluid levels and internal temperature control are critical in these dogs. Little dogs, when they fast for surgery, may experience precipitate decreases in blood sugar.
There is a fascinating section, with photos, on the various breeds of Toy dogs, their characteristics, personalities and any genetic problems. Also, in mid-book, there is an unbeatable group of color photos, page after page, absolutely delightful.
The author concludes with an appendix that includes traveling with small dogs; clothing (little dogs get cold!); supplies, toys and training aids; treats; and stuff for you, the owner.
I can't say enough good thinngs about this fine book. You'll like it even if you don't have a Little dog; you'll like it even if you don't have a dog at all.
Diane M. Smith, CVT (certified veterinary technician)
"The Irepressible Toy Dog" is a Win-Win read August 15, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
As a practicing Vet,I found this book to be a veritable joy-it is replete with helpful hints that should make dog ownership pleasurable and productive; and to truly help enjoy the relationship.
It is written with sensitivity and elan, and reflects her love for her beloved "little breeds". She knows her subject well, and is written from the heart. It is a masterful advisory, and admirably fills a void on this subject.
This landmark book merits unreserved recommendation, and should enjoy an enthusiastic reception from our dog-loving public.
Dr. Ray Russo
Kingston, MA 02364
Crucial information takes time to absorb December 29, 2003
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I read _The Irrepressible Toy Dog_ several years ago. I was stunned by the amount of detailed information it contains, and at the research that Darlene Arden had done.I've owned both small and big dogs, and seen that the small dogs weren't always comfortable with big dogs, but I had no information to help me see how to handle small dogs around large dogs. However, I've never had a Toy Breed Dog. Now, years later, I fnd I am actively able to use the information from that book. What I find the very most useful is my new awareness of what the world looks like to a small dog, for instance, when meeting larger dogs, when picked up by people, when walking in crowds among "all those legs and feet." Most recently, I was able to confer with a neighbor who has two large puppies, and explain genetly to her that my dog was afraid when her puppies ran up to him and pawed playfully at him, not taking "no" from my dog as an answer. Sometimes it takes a lot of research and writing to get through to people like me who can be slow to comprehend that Size Matters. This book has changed my life, and that of my small dogs.
 Not accurate for Havanese Health Info December 27, 2003
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
Unfortunately, the Havanese health info provided in this book is totally wrong. Our breed does not have PRA at all. Instead, we have heritable cataracts and that is the reason that reputable breeders and responsible Havanese owners CERF their dogs annually. In addition, the breed has occasional deafness, and even less frequently liver shunts, cardiac abnormalities, and sebaceous adenitis. Visit the AKC parent club website for the breed at www.havanese.org for ACCURATE information on the breed.
The Irrepresseble Toy Dog July 25, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Being a to-be-new toy dog owner I found this book very informative and helpful in knowing the things to look for in toy dogs everything to basic weather care to major health care. It takes you from bringing the pup home for the first time to sending it to its dog heaven in a very comfortable and knowledgeable format. Very highly reccomended if you are thinking about having a small or toy dog in your household.
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