Interesting book on how to pick the right dog for you, a self help book and cues about over 120 breeds of dogs.

What did I like? Mixed reactions at first because the author obviously has the right idea and most people pick and return dogs really not meant for them. I was hoping it would also give me a clue on the best dog to adopt but for obvious reasons you never know what the dog you get has been through. Still the book has wonderful pictures and information about different breeds of dogs.

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.

THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU is the “bible” to consult when deciding to add a doggy to the family. Beautifully organized, it features tips on how to pick a dog, pros and cons of recent cross breeds, and a splendid directory of 120+ breeds and cross breeds with gorgeous color photos. Also includes invaluable info on size, behavioral and health concerns, grooming, and much more. Highly recommended for dog owners, wannabes and anyone who just loves dogs. Like me!

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 30 Mar 2021
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Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Press, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

This book describes each of the breeds of dog included in the American Kennel Club registration. The breeds are addressed by AKC breed group: Herding, Hound, Nonsporting, Terrier, Toy and Working. A nice guide with some real pros and some major cons.

Pros: The photography is very good. I really like the fact that Designer Dogs have been addressed. Each breed includes a short history of the breed and it original purpose. The Specifications section has a great design - including a description of the dog (color, height, weight, lifespan), along with an easy to read ranking for Child Friendliness, Grooming Demands, Feeding and Exercise Amounts - although, it makes these characteristics look so black and white, when, in fact, they are many shades of gray.

Cons: Behavior issues common to the breeds are not addressed. Brachycephaly and its related health issues, if they are even mentioned, are downplayed ... snoring as a result of the shape of the face .... avoid exercising whent he weather is very hot to protect against heatstroke. Unfortunately, many of the photos tend to demonstrate the extreme end of the brachy scale. The usual cryptic AKC personality traits are included. For example, Alert by nature, a Pom is an excellent watchdog .... insert has a tendency to bark a lot. It forms a strong bond with people in its immediate circle ... insert prone to stranger danger. What is meant by willful, bold, determined, independent, loyal - these are all so vague that they are useless to anyone unfamiliar with the breed or dogs in general. There are also snippets under some breeds that appear to apply only to that breed, but should either be left out of the book, or included in a section on "how to be a good dog owner" - e.g. Under Dalmation: Be aware that puppies should not be encouraged to run too far when young. Does this apply only to Dalmations? If not, why is it mentioned only under Dalmations. Why is "don't let your dog become overweight" listed only under specific breeds when it is an issue that affects every breed.

As a dog lover I enjoyed reading this. Very informative, I enjoyed the history aspect. Great read for anyone thinking of getting a dog. Of course, we all know cavalier King Charles are the best!!

The perfect touch of information, research and can make the reader trust the author. Very well written, perfect for those wanting a dog, recently got a dog, or those interested in the care of a dog/breeds. Contained everything I was looking for when researching the breed of the dog I have. Very colorful and eyecatching and would be perfect in pet shops as advice for owners. Would definitely buy it.

This book has the standard format, history of the breed, plus a handy chart listing exercise, grooming, and feeding needs and listing the child friendliness. Though it does discuss the effort needed to raise the individual breeds, in a few cases it advocates against rescuing specific breeds. Not a huge draw back, but just because a dog is in rescue does not mean it has behavioral or health conditions.
The pictures are not of the standard AKC type dogs, the Australian Shepherds and Rottweilers have tails and the dogs are not groomed for the show ring. This can be advantageous most owners aren't going to be grooming their dogs for the show ring on a daily basis.
This is not an inclusive book, only covering the more popular breeds and unfortunately mixed breed dogs. Mixed breeds are not recognized by any kennel club, and have no breed standard to follow. The personality and behavior are as varied as the individual dogs they're bred from. Breeders of mixed breeds may not test the sire and dam for health and genetic conditions that would effect the pups as they grow up. Though purebred dogs can be prone to health issues responsible breeders will test for genetic and health conditions.
Overall I can't recommend this book due to the inclusion of mixed breed dogs as "designer dog crosses."
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We are getting a dog, finally.

But now the question is, what do ???
As a book person my first thought was, I need a book to research what kind of dogs are out there and what dig would fit into our family.

And, what can I Say it worked.
I read my fair share of dog books ( I am still reading, so much to learn)
This book helped a lot to decide what breed we want.

Thanks for letting me read the book

If you are in the market for a four legged companion, this is the book for you. There are dozens of breeds included, each with information that potential dog moms and dads might want to know before bringing home that new puppy, including average full-grown height, temperament, and potential health issues. I learned my Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a breed disposition toward cataracts, and also confirmed that he is intelligent and tenacious.

This book is well researched and well written. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a new furry friend.

This book was very good and informative. The information was also accurate. I found that the grid pattern on the pages made it very hard to read the text.

First off, this is a really hard book to review on Goodreads as it's listed with a completely different title than the one on my copy. My version and the cover shown on GR are titled "The Right Dog for You," which is a title already taken by a popular book by another author. Hopefully this will all be sorted out by publication, and who knows what the book will be called then.

On to the book. It's a respectable entry in the sort of books that show you each breed and then give them stars based on things like how good they are at shedding or with kids. I was disappointed to see no mention at all of rescues, mixes and shelter dogs. You can look for specific breeds that are part of the mix in rescue dogs and help the millions of dogs who need homes, but this book seems designed only for people looking to buy purebred dogs, particularly puppies.

Each dog has its history, a big color photo, and lots of particulars about what it's good and bad at. I didn't find these to be awfully complete. My best friend runs a dog sitting/walking business and I frequently go with her on her visits to her dogs. She's always saying things like "oh, they got a husky puppy, they're in trouble, huskies always like to escape and run" and things like that. There were some times it did that, like I know from experience that I agree with his assertion that beagles don't like to be left alone and may wreck your house (a sweet abandoned beagle that we tried to rescue years ago did this to a nearly mythical extent), but it all felt very short and clinical.

I do love knowing the characteristics of the dogs we adopt. Our family dog, Moose, is half English setter and half black lab, and he really has the characteristics of each. Both breeds are excellent family dogs, love the water, are extremely loving, and are smart and eager to please. Moose has never met a person, dog or cat that he didn't love and want to befriend. He also has a lot of particular breed characteristics, like when he sees a bird when you're walking him he will quietly just sit down ("set"), look at it, and refuse to move (this is helpful for duck hunters, less so for neighborhood dog walking). Knowing the history of his breeds has been interesting and helpful. I don't know that I would have picked him or either breed just based on the little write-ups in this book though, and I am very disappointed that Alderton doesn't talk about how good it is to adopt mixed breeds who can have great characteristics from multiple lineages.

It's still a helpful, fun book to look through. In all honesty, I found the best information about the goods and bad and nitty gritty of every breed online at sites like www.pets4homes.co.uk/dog-breeds. This book is a great resource for those who'd look to look through a sort of dog catalog though.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

This book is in .pdf format. I only do ,mobi on my kindle, so i will not be reading it. Sorry. abou that. It did not mention that it did not come in a mobi format.