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Contents:
The Complete Shiba Inu by Maureen Atkinson
Jojofu by Michael P. Waite, illustrated
by Yoriko Ito Though Takumi loved all his dogs as if they were his own
family, his own favorite was Jojofu (Heroiine) for she was the bravest and smartest
dog in the land. Based on a Japanese folktale taken from the ancient Ima Mukashi
scrools, the story of Jojofu, who saves her master time and again, has delighted
children and dog lovers for more than a thousand years. Full color.
Shibas
by Richard Tomita
Recommended by David Arthur “for a long time, the only book on our breed
that I could locate! It is great! Covers all subjects, from breeding; crate
training; feeding, etc. A must for any shiba owner”
The
Total Shiba by Gretchen Haskett & Susan Houser.
Non-Shiba Specific Dog Books (may or may not include
references to shibas)
Are
You My Dog?: How to Find Your Best Friend
Written by Dr. Janet Rucket
Becoming Best Friends: Building A Loving Relationship Between Your Pet and Your
Child by Jane E. Leon & Leon D. Horowitz "It is about
building a loving relationship between your pet and child and discusses what
to do before you bring a baby home. I suggest it to people in my obedience classes
all of the time" ... Liz Williams
Choosing
a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed
by Steven Duno & Nacy Baer
Is a Springer Spaniel too high-strung for an apartment? Is a Golden Retriever
the best choice for a family with young children? This easy-to-use, A-Z guide
profiles the behaviors of all breeds recognized by the AKC, as well as a cross-section
of mixed breeds. The authors also discuss how to choose the right breeder, how
to select a puppy and prepare for its homecoming, and more. Line art.
The
Complete Dog Book for Kids by American Kennel Club
The Complete Dog Book for Kids is the ultimate show-and-tell for children
who love dogs. Kids will love the photos of the familiar and not-so-familiar
breeds, and they'll learn all about the rich history of dogs and how their pets
contribute to it. Each breed is profiled and the page has a box with a “fun
fact” that will appeal to children. 240 photos, 160 in color.
Dogs
for Dummies by Gina Spadafori
The friendly dog lover handbook to the million-dollar world of canines. Dogs
for Dummies offers a complete, humorous reference to the dogs, from choosing
a puppy to caring for an older dog, from selecting a kennel to traveling with
a dog, from obedience school to shows at Madison Square Garden. Cartoon illustrations
throughout.
In
Praise of Dogs: A Photo Tribute by Kathy Darling & Tara Darling
Every dog lover will want to own and proudly display this large format book
that's filled with beautiful color photos of American champions doing what they
were bred to do. The mother-daughter, author-photographer team of Tara and Kathy
Darling captures the essences of 82 best-loved breeds.
Owning
the Right Dog by Phil Maggitti
Responsible
Dog Ownership by Kathy Diamond Davis
Responsible Dog Ownership addresses selecting the right dog, responsible
breeding practices, neutering, control, multiple-dog ownership, grooming, care
and health, and more.
The
Ultimate Dog Book by David Taylor
With the same profusions of beautiful color photographs and comprehensive,
highly informative text, the Ultimate Dog Book will be certain to match if not
surpass the terrific performance of The Ultimate Cat Book (praised as the “the
best breed and care book on the market today” by Cat World International). 575
original 4-color photographs. 23 2-color illustrations.
Which
Dog for Me? by James Johnson & Andrew DePrisco
Your
Purebred Puppy: A Buyers Guide by Michele Lowell
From Janeen Macom: This book is very informative on what breeds are like
and it's very easy to read. It also has an excellent section on how to buy a
dog and the questions to ask your breeder and what you should expect to be asked
by your breeder. This is where I first read abut the shiba.
Born
to Win: Breed to Succeed by Patricia V. Craige, Edited by
Luana Luther
Considered to be an absolute must for the potential breeder. I've been hearing
all good things about it from various lists.
Genetics of the Dog by Malcolm B. Willis
Written for the layperson and the scientist alike, this study of how heredity
affects physical and behavioral conditions in dogs includes genetic principles,
polygenic inheritance, inheritance on many desirable and undesirable features,
genetic diseases, and much more.
The
Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog by Margaret Ruth Smith &
Ann Seranne
Recommended by Liz Kinoshita “this is a great book on breeding!”
Practical Genetics for Dog Breeders by Malcolm Beverley Willis
An intelligently written, expertly organized study of the laws and effects
of inheritance. Willis has produced a comprehensive, clear and readable guide
that explains the principles and practice in terms accessible to the thinking
breeder.
Successful Dog Breeding: The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery
by Chris Walkowicz, Bonnie Wilcox, DVM, Mary Jung
The
Great American Dog Show Game by Alvin Grossman
Born
to Win: Breed to Succeed by Patricia V. Craige, Edited by
Luana Luther
Considered to be an absolute must for the potential breeder. I've been hearing
all good things about it from various lists.
Breeding
and Showing Purebred Dogs: More Adventures on the Road to Westminster
by Toni C. Freeman & Robert B. Freeman
Dog
Showing for Beginners by Lynn Hall
For new and prospective participants to the sport of dog showing, here are
insider tips and observations to help the fledgling exhibitor enter the intriguing
world of dog shows while avoiding common mistakes. The photographs are matched
to the text to provide a graphic emphasis and to acquaint readers more fully
to what dog shows look like as well as how they work.
The
Great American Dog Show Game by Alvin Grossman
Junior
Showmanship from Hand to Lead: The Complete Handbook for Junior Handlers
by Mary A. Miller
The New Dogsteps: A Better Understanding of Dog Gait Through Cineradiography
('Moving X-Rays') by Rachel Page Elliott
Preparation and Presentation of the Show Dog: The Complete Handling Guide
by Jeff Brucker & Betty Brucker
Show
Me: A Dog Showing Primer by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D
Has Shiba photos taken by our own Mike Ross!
The
Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets by George G. Alston & Connie
Vanacore
George Alston has been one of the country's pre-eminent professional handlers
for over 30 years. Now, the secrets of his success are shared with every dog
fancier. Find out how to train both mentally and physically, to size up the
competition, and to turn being an amateur into an advantage.
Cold
Noses and Warm Hearts: Beloved Dog Stories by Great Authors
by Laurie Morrow (Compiler)
Whether underscored by humor or deep emotion, all of the stories here share
the same theme — the strong, enigmatic bond between dog and master. A demonstrated
best seller in its original publication, Morrow has revised this volume to omit
less popular stories and add contemporary stories by both famed and newer writers.
Stud Rites: A Dog Lover's Mystery by Susan Conant
On scene to cover the Alaskan Malamute National Specialty Show for Dog's
Life Magazine, writer Holly Winter follows the trail of a killer when the show
judge is bludgeoned to death!
The
Complete Dog Book for Kids by American Kennel Club
The Complete Dog Book for Kids is the ultimate show-and-tell for children
who love dogs. Kids will love the photos of the familiar and not-so-familiar
breeds, and they'll learn all about the rich history of dogs and how their pets
contribute to it. Each breed is profiled and the page has a box with a “fun
fact” that will appeal to children. 240 photos, 160 in color.
Junior
Showmanship from Hand to Lead: The Complete Handbook for Junior Handlers
by Mary A. Miller
A Werewolf Followed Me Home (Scaredy Cats, No 7) by George
Edward Stanley, Sal Murdocca
Melissa has always wanted a dog, but there's something strange about the
big dog that follows her home from school.
Beyond Basic Dog Training by Diane L. Bauman
Recommended by Monica Flynn
The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs: A Practical Guide to the Physical and
Behavioral Displays Owners and Dog Exchange and How to Use Them ...
by Myrna M Milani, DVM
A practical guide to the physical and behavioral displays owners and dogs
exchange and how to use them to create a lasting bond.
Dog Logic: Companion Obedience: Rapport-Based Training by
Joel M. McMains
Recommended by Monica Flynn
Dog
Problems: by Carol Lea Benjamin
Recommended by Liz Kinoshita: “I find her books easy to read and a whole
lot of fun! This is my favorite!”
Don't
Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching & Training by Karen
Pryor
Recommended by Liz Kinoshita: “A great intro to Positive Reinforcement (Training)”
Dual
Ring Dog/Successful Training for Both Conformation and Obedience Competition
by Jacqueline Fraser & Amy Ammen
Recommended by Monica Flynn
The first book to address the training needs and distinctions of dogs shown
in conformation competition and Obedience Trials together.
How to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks by Ted Baer
Leader of the Pack: How to Take Control of Your Relationship with Your Dog
by Nancy Baer, Steve Duno
The
Official Dog Codependents Handbook: For People Who Love Their Dog Too Much
by Ronnie Sellers & Jennifer black Reinhardt (Illustrator)
People,
Pooches and Problems by Job Michael Evans
Recommended by David Arthur “I refer to this as my 'bible'. It has saved
me and my first shiba from a potentially bad relationship. This book taught
ME how to raise the dog I wanted! He is now fabulous, but there were some rocky
times and this book was a lifesaver!”
Perfect
Puppy: How to Choose Your Dog by its Behavior by Ben Hart,
Lynette Hart & Benjamin L. Hart
Here is the first consumer's guide profiling 56 of the most popular American
Kennel Club breeds, ranked by 13 behavioral traits.
Raising
Rover: Breed-by-Breed Training from Afghans to Yorkies by
Judith Halliburton
This revolutionary new dog training book takes a dog owner through the dog's
life, with all of the “how, why, when and where” questions answered. Halliburton
offers sensible advice that makes sense for specific kinds of dogs, demonstrating
that a Pekingese is vastly different from a Basset Hound or a Golden Retriever.
Different breeds train differently, enjoy different games, and basically have
different “personalities.”
Smart Trainers, Brilliant Dogs by Janet R. Lewis & Victoria
A. Dale
Successful Obedience Handling: The New Best Foot Forward by
Barbara S. Handler
Recommended by Monica Flynn: “If you're looking for a book about what to
expect in the obedience ring, you can beat this one (also available as a video,
so you can see dogs and handlers in action. It takes you step by step through
the entire ring performance and tells you exactly what you need to be able to
do to complete each exercise. It also points out lots of common mistakes that
people make.”
The Collins Guide to Dog Nutrition
Hard to find, but Amazon may be able to find you a used copy within 1-3 months,
will request approval of price and condition before shipping.
Pet Allergies by Alfred Plechner
Recommended by Jo-Ann Gray “The books states the responsibility of breeders,
commercial pet foods, steroids and hormones, diet and nutrition, allergy producing
foods. I don't totally agree with this book, but it does give one something
to think about.”
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