I recomend you this book, when I bought my LABS couple, I was intersted in to learn how to care them, I just tried to find a good book in amazon only by the Book Title, and read somes customer reviews and then I just choose 3 books between severals into diferents cost rank. My surpise was, that this one it's a very complete guide and its cost it's so much less that another hard copy books that its costs is tree or four times that this one.


Great starter guide, but by no means comprehensive   June 29, 2001
 24 out of 27 found this review helpful

We are six months into life with our labrador, and there is no question that things were made much easier by having this book, if only to reassure you that you are doing the right thing. I would have liked it if the book had been a little more forthcoming on the drawbacks of owning a labrador. Not that I would have changed my mind about buying one, but it would have been nice to have been prepared for the problems of shedding, and the slow maturity, etc. On the other hand, the book is small and [inexpensive], and never claims to be a comprehensive guide. If you are thinking about taking the plunge, this book covers 80% of the information that you need to know, but I would strongly recommend that you find the rest of the information through an internet search. This book calls itself a Complete Pet Owner's manual, but it isn't. But, given the low price, the book is good value.


Fun, Informative, Comprehensive   January 7, 2001
 9 out of 12 found this review helpful

This is a fun book, full of useful information, easily accessible to Lab owners who are non-professional but want to raise their dogs right. Discussions on proper food, health, training tips, and understanding your Lab are comprehensive. Kern's directive that lessons for puppies should be short and fun are applicable to these chapters as well -- Kern knows his readership as well as his puppies. The pictures are engaging, the chapters well-organized and concise, and overall, the book is an extremely useful primer.


Everyone Wins   October 22, 2000
 76 out of 79 found this review helpful

If you are to buy one book before purchasing your pet Labrador, make this 'That Book'. To read other books after this will leave you saying, "I knew that". Those looking at Labradors for Working or Hunting dogs will require additional purchases; But for those looking at Labrador's for a Pet or Companion - this fact-filled manual will be all you need, and more. Not only does the manual explain the do's and don'ts of Lab Ownership (from pup's to old age), it provides the reader with important insights to the reasons behind them. From Training, to Grooming, to the Health of your Lab this easy to read book will keep you interested as you learn more about you're new Best Friend on every page. The knowledge gained from having this book on your shelf, coupled with the price you paid to get it there, guarantees everybody wins...the biggest winner being 'YOUR LAB'.