I've found the perfect breed for my lifestyle and my family thanks to this book!


damn-great   July 10, 1998
 1 out of 4 found this review helpful

this book is one of the best books that i myself have read on "how to buy the right type of dog for you".i would recommend this book to anybody that asked which book to buy and read.i work in a book store this will help the author a whole lot. thanx, mike t****r


excellent descriptions of a variety of dog breeds   March 23, 1998
 49 out of 49 found this review helpful

I bought THE PERFECT MATCH to add to my collection of many dog breed books, and found it to be very informative; Even moreso than some of my other books. The descriptions are very well written, even giving information for the buyer to consider before a purchase of the particular breed (for example....would it be a good breed with small children in the home, or in an apartment, or in the city, etc.)The dog breeds are all listed by catergory (an example would be: Basset hounds are listed in the Hound category), and their are even listings of rare dog breeds.The only drawback I found to the book, and the one reason why I did not rate it a 10, was the fact that it was not printed in color. It would have been very nice to have seen some of the darker breeds pictured in color, because their coats often came across as being very dull. This did not deter from the writing or descriptions however, so all in all, I would say it is one of the best breed dog books on the market today.This is an excellent book for people considering a dog as a pet, and also it is an excellent reference guide for those of us who enjoy attending dog shows. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT


An excellent text to use when deciding on a breed of dog.   December 28, 1996
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

As a dog obedience instructor, I see many fine dogs mismatched with many fine people. This text helps prospective owners to get a true picture of what a specific breed is like to train, groom and just live with on a daily basis. Adding a canine to our family should take at least as much research and thought as buying a new car, but sadly, many people buy with their hearts rather than their heads. Dogs are a long term commitment which requires good information to make an informed choice. This book an excellent resource