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The German Shepherd Today |  | Authors: Winifred Gibson Strickland, James A. Moses
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 327618
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 496
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0876051549
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7376
UPC: 021898051547
EAN: 9780876051542
ASIN: 0876051549
Publication Date: January 12, 1998
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Product Description
Presenting the Great, New Third Edition of the Most Respected Book in Print on the German Shepherd in the English Language. From the time Captain Max von Stephanitz undertook the development of the modern German Shepherd just before the turn of the 20th Century to the present, dog enthusiasts have been quick to recognize the versatility, trainability, and desirability of the universally beloved Shepherd and have taken the breed to their collective heart. Since 1974 The German Shepherd Today has been recognized as the most definitive source of information for all who glory in von Stephanitz's living legacy. Now, in its third magnificent edition, this great masterwork is more meaningful than ever to the unique fellowship that has the German Shepherd as its common bond. Here you can explore the German Shepherd's roots and the work of the visionaries that launched his fortunes. There is vital information all owners, new or old, need to make the most of sharing their lives with these remarkable dogs. For whatever reason you have been drawn to the German Shepherd and for whatever information needs you have regarding the breed and your relationship to it, you will find all you seek-and more-in the new third edition of The German Shepherd Today. And with the text Shepherd fans recommend to each other, is a large gallery of beautiful photos, enlightening diagrams, pedigrees, and statistics you will find as absorbing as the dog you call your own. The best one remains on top.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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 Good book, strong enphasis on show dogs August 21, 2009
Bronco (Florida, USA)
This book is full of lots of information from a very knowledgable source.
Something about the book, though, didn't grab my attention. I found it tedious to read.
For the most part it focuses on showing dogs, picking out a future "champion" (i.e. show champion) vs. one that will be "just a pet." The book is full of these little lines about if you're not up to the true and most valuable function of a GSD, showing, then some hastily drawn up line of advice will suffice for you at the end of a paragraph or chapter.
Service and schutzhund are treated much the same way. I opened this thick book expecting many great stories of dogs of war, rescue, service, obedience, etc. but only got bits of a few stories with one or two black and white photos.
I suppose if the author made it a point to outline her bias toward the show ring, I might have found the book a little more palatable, but I had to force myself through page after page that felt like being talked down to to get the information I wanted.
I would have probably been happy with a shorter text that was a little more general and balanced. Perhaps the author can just change the name of the book to "The GSD as a show dog" or something like that, because the info on the dog for that purpose really is great.
I don't regret owning this book, but it does NOT work as the one and only GSD book to own.
 I enjoyed the book. October 6, 2008
Nick C (OH, USA)
Ok: I don't read a lot of books, but I love dogs and even-more-so for German Shepherds. I haven't had a dog for a few years so this book was very helpful. My parent used to run a dog kennel- most of this book was review for me.
Having said that, I would like to repeat that I enjoyed this book. I have a short attention span but I was able to read this book without losing interest. As for her methods in regards to hips.. I am not sure they are the best, but I plan on consulting a couple other books. The book only covers the very basics in training, so don't plan on using it as reference. It did cover a lot of the History and early months of a GSD's life. If you find your-self considering a GS, or already own one and would like to know more, this is defiantly a very good book. Its a great starter book for any person interested in a GS, so again.. I will recommend this book.
 Fair but not very deep information on training April 8, 2008
Ali Yalcin (Turkey)
The German shepherd Today, gives fairly enough about the breed and taking care of your puppy or mature dog and some information on training your dog. But nearly half of the book gives the names of the competition winner dogs or heritages of them. I have a 4,5 months old German Shepherd puppy and after finished reading the book I found myself many questions about caring or training my dog. I guess I should also buy the author's other book [[ASIN:0764525166 Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, Fourth Edition]]
A good second book. February 23, 2003
Ms. Strickland covers almost everything except an important facet; The disparity and perhaps controversy between the american and german types of the breed.
Wonderful Book! May 21, 2002
Robyn (Neosho, MO United States)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book immensely! She, once again, touches on all the aspects of training, caring for, maintaining a strong bond with your dog, list goes on. I didn't give 5 stars only because there were so many pages of champions.
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