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| Shiba Inus (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) | 
 enlarge | Author: Laura Payton
Brand: Barrons Books
Category: Book
List Price: $7.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 22679
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.5 x 0.4
MPN: 027011023774
ISBN: 0764123777
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.72
UPC: 027011023774
EAN: 9780764123771
ASIN: 0764123777
Publication Date: August 15, 2003
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 Good book, not exstensive though September 27, 2007
Good, book but short/small. If you really want to learn about Shiba's I would get something a little more extensive. But, it did the job.
 Good for specifics on Shiba Care July 22, 2007
This book was great for learning about specific care needs of the Shiba, personality traits of the Shiba, and breeding and showing your Shiba.
good start! July 12, 2007
Concise but packed with breed-specific information. Very very helpful as I start educating myself more on this wonderful breed!
Shiba Inu March 8, 2007
A basic book. Gives you a bottom line what the Dog is. A good help if you decide to get one and have no idea what they are like. This dog has alot of pluses. They are a great breed but not for everyone. What dog is?
 A nice general overview, but that's all. December 7, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Complete Pet Owner's Manual series, published by Barron, is a nice general reference for dog owners of any breed, and this book is no exception. It couples readable text with bright and attractive photographs, and it would make a good place to start researching if you are interested in owning a Shiba Inu of your own.
That said, though, do not expect this book to become your bible of Shiba Inu information. Like many books of this sort, this 'complete' manual focuses on the positives of Shiba Inus, without giving proper attention to the challenges inherent with the breed. For example, no mention is made anywhere of the breed's tendency to nip when excited even well past the puppy ages, or to do anything and everything (door-dashing, fence climbing, etc.) to escape and seek adventures beyond their yard. The book describes Shibas as a breed requiring 'moderate energy' and claims that a Shiba generally gets enough exercise playing in the house. Anyone who has owned a Shiba knows that this is not true; Shibas are easily bored when they are not exercised well, and when bored they will dig, chew, and otherwise destroy their environment.
All told, it's an okay book. It offers practical (if basic) advice on choosing a puppy, housetraining, introducing a Shiba to other pets and children. An overview of the breed history and standard is included, but most of what is found here could also be found in any book about any dog breed. The only leg up it has on other breed-specific books is that the pictures are very attractive and plentiful.
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