5 comments about Redstripe and Other Dachshund Tales.

1. I thoroughly enjoyed Redstripe and shared it with other Dachshund friends. I giggled through the antics of the little hounds in this book. The characters are amazingly realistic to the breed and the book is very enjoyable fast reading.
   I have a background in dog grooming and dog breeding and have read numerous dog books throughout my the years so I would like to compliment Mr. Magestro on his amusing compilation of stories so accurate to this strong willed little hound breed.



2. This book is a real love story about the pure affection and enthusiasm that dogs, particularly our "hotdogs" (I have two), generate. And, it does so with humor and optimism in the spirit of Herriot.

   I particularly liked the Christmas story which celebrated the unique gifts given to us by this breed, while humanizing-- but still respecting-- the manger scene.

   Good work, Jack!




3. Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales by retired educator Jack Magestro is a humorous and merry collection of five short stories about the exploits of dachshunds - a beloved breed of pet also colloquially known as "weiner dogs." Jack Magestro is a proud dachshund owner, and Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales is a delightful and witty treat sure to resonate with people everywhere who have their own canine companions as part of "the family".



4. I totally enjoyed "Redstripe and Other Dachshund Tales". In fact, I sat down one evening and read it from cover to cover and wished there was more. It was very entertaining and made me realize that my Heidi isn't as unique as I had thought. It was fun and lighthearted. I recommend it to anyone who owns a dachshund or is thinking about getting one. My one objection (the reason for 4 stars and not 5) is that I had hoped it would be as entertaining for my grandchildren, but I don't think it is necessarily a book for young children.



5. I was a bit sad that the book was soo short, but I really enjoyed it. I am currently reading "Another Redstripe, Please!", and so far it is what I expected! I'll keep you posted!

5 comments about It Came from Beneath the Bed!.

1. I enjoyed this book even though I did not read the other books in the series. Bunnicula is about a boy who wants to rule the world. He made a potion and spilt it on his stuffed Koala Bear named Pudgykins.The potion made Pudgykins grow really, really big. He was eating everything. After he ate one thing he grew one foot taller. At the end of the book they put him on a boat and brought him to to an Island where people dump trash. People were trying to figure out what to do with him. But they just left him on the Island. I like this book very much.



2. Would you ever want to go under a bed to get a potion? Well, It Came From
   Beneath the Bed by James Howe is full of mystery. This story is about a dog who wants
   to become a writer just like his uncle. Delilah helps Howe save the world from a large
   stuffed-animal bear from eating the city. I liked this book a lot. It was good because it was funny and interesting. I don't really have a favorite part because the whole book is
   good. Read more to find out.



3. Would you ever like to visit Asteroid # 6 in space? Tales of the House of Bunnicula Mind Swappers from Asteroid # 6 by James Howe is a good book to read. A dog gets it's mind switched with a squirrel from asteroid #6! Delilah the dog gets sent to asteroid #6 in space. I like this book because it has a lot of cool characters in it and it is really funny. The moral is you should always help your friends when they are in danger. Read more to find out about Tales of the house of Bunnicula mind swappers from Asteroid # 6!



4. My son was so excited when he was given this book to add to his 'Bunnicula' collection. It has turned out to be a great book, like the others in the series.



5. I thought this book was hilarious I read it to my mother while she was sick and she also enjoyed it thoroughly too. I also loved reading Howie's Writing Journal. He's just so funny about all the writing. He also uses so many adjectives generally to describe himself which is so funny when his friend reads it. He always tells him he uses too many adjectives about a certain character. If you enjoy short reads that are funny I think you will enjoy this book thoroughly I would recommend this to anyone. this is a great book and the in book author is so funny its hard put this book down after you start it. I also recommend all the Bunnicula books James Howe also wrote those and all his books are so intense, but so funny at the same time. This was a great book I also read some of the other books in this series and they are just about as funny.

5 comments about Pretzel.

1. THIS WAS ALOT BETTER THAN THE CURIOUS GEORGE BOOKS. PRETZEL TRIES MANY THINGS TO IMPRESS THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE, BUT SHE REJECTS HIM FOR SUPERFICIAL REASONS. FINALLY HE SAVES HER & SHE AGREES TO MARY HIM, BUT NOT BECAUSE HE'S SO LONG.



2. This was one of my favorite books as a kid and we always had dachshunds so I bought a replacement for my kids. It's a very cute story!



3. I far preferred Pretzel to Curious George because I've always been partial to dogs, especially hounds. I actually knew a little black dachshund named Gretchen and several brown ones named Gretel, so I had to smile at jealous Greta who had a prejudice toward long dogs and rebuffed Pretzel until Pretzel bailed her out of a jam. Greta was also jealous of Pretzel's blue ribbon, which she won in a dog show. Pretzel demonstrates class and character to help one who had never been nice to her.



4. Pretzel is so cute.He is so big and cute. He had four other siblings. Pretzel started getting wider and wider. He was the tallest dachund ever. Pretzel one his first award at a dog show. All the dogs and the people admired him. Only one dog didn't Greta. Greta didn't like long dogs. Pretzel was a hero after he rescued Greta. See Greta got stuck in a hole. Thanks to his long body he was a hero. Greta and Pretzel got married!



5. I bought this book because I had enjoyed the "Curious George" books that were written by the original authors. I was NOT disappointed! In fact, I enjoyed this book much more than any of the "Curious George" books I have ever read. An unusual dachshund overcomes adversity to win the love of his favorite lady dachshund. Like many of the previous reviewers, I, too, am owned by a dachshund. My dachshund is the best "inheritance" I've ever received.

4 comments about Dachshund (Complete Pet Owner's Manual).

1. An easily read and understood guide for the special cares and requirements of those most lovable of dogs, THE DACHSHUND. Succint, yet comprehensive and immediately of practical use. Every DOXIE owner should consider purchasing this book.



2. Straightforward insight and usefull directions into owning a Dachshund.
   
   The book has helped my entire family, especially my kids, understand and learn how to take care of our new pet.
   
   ¡¡¡Highly recommended!!!



3. My fiance and I are considering getting a dachshund. Before committing ourselves financially, we wanted to know what we were getting ourselves into. We purchased this book along with Dachshunds for Dummies and I feel like both of these books gave us a great window into the lives of Doxie owners. Neither of these books are written generically so that the publisher can just insert the next breed name into the title and publish it. The information was very dachshund specific. This book is full of great info from personality quirks to grooming tips to how to show your doxie to what to look for in a vet. After reading this book, my fiance and I decided that now was not the best time to bring a dachshund into our home. We'll wait until the conditions will be ideal for both us AND the dog!! BUY THIS BOOK if you want to know about dachshunds!!!!!!



4. This book is written by a vet and has a large amount of advice on health items. It starts out with feeding and then covers diseases and injuries and first aid. It also covers mental health issues such as how to potty train and also how to help social development. It gives advice for correcting bad behavior.
   
   There are many color photos of different types of the breed.

5 comments about Picasso & Lump: A Dachshund's Odyssey.

1. Rather than a book about the artist, or a story about a daschund, to me this was a story of love and companionship between a dog and his master. The simple story illustrates how we all feel about our pets. It is beautifully accented with private and candid photos inside Picasso's life in his older years. I think this book is great for all ages and Im glad to have discovered it.



2. I really like the pictures and the little tid bits of information about Picasso, Lump and their family



3. I ordered this for a friend, who has dachshunds and is an artist. Before I wrapped the book, though, I looked through it. It tells a visual story of their special relationship, which is clear in the pictures. I was captivated by the sentiment of the book and looked forward to hearing her response to the book. I recommend this to anyone who loves dogs. Very special!



4. I purchased "Picasso and Lump" for what turned out to be a most welcome gift for Dachshund lover/owners. Before giving it to them, my husband and I both read it and found it totally charming, as well as revealing of a side of Picasso's character that is little known. A delightful book for Picasso fans and dog--especially dachshund--lovers.



5. Don't expect much text, but the photos portray a great history of a unusual man "Picasso". It is worth the price!

5 comments about Everything Dachshund Book: A Complete Guide To Raising, Training, And Caring For Your Dachshund.

1. I love this book on Dachshunds! It gives me the widest variety of information I could need. It has helped me learn so much about the new puppy I adopted & as I read it I continue to learn more everyday. I would highly recommend this book to anyone caring for & wanting to raise a responsible,loving dog. It covers everything...seriously. Buy it if you care for a loving dachshund & want to learn how to raise him to be a great dog.



2. Wonderful book and very insightfull information for new owners of Dachshunds. Can't go wrong :)



3. This book covers every possible aspect of owing a doxy. It spells out everything that can go wrong so that people will not buy the dog and then months later give it to the pound.
   
   The first chapter describes the lifetime cost, $20,000, and the several hours per day of your time that is required to keep poochie healthy and happy.
   
   It then goes into great detail on finding the proper breeder. Then taking the dog home and holding hands with it hours per day until it is happy in your house.
   
   Socializing the dog with all sorts of people and other pets.
   
   Preventing bad behavior.
   
   Traveling. And on and on.



4. This is a great book! It is the most comprehensive Dachshund book I've read. I've read it cover to cover and have referred back to it several times while training my new miniature dachshund puppy. It covers everything from selecting the right puppy/dog to showing your dog. It is filled with great housebreaking training tips, solutions to everyday problems, first aid tips, and even how to handle a hard to train dog. It is a fantastic source of information for any dog owner, but especially the dachshund owner.



5. This book is a surprisingly excellent view of the Dachshund World. It is very highly recommended for anyone contemplating the purchase of a dachshund or who has a dachshund and wondered "Why DO they do that?" (or "Why DON'T they do that?")

5 comments about Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund (Dixie Hemingway Mysteries, No. 2).

1. Loved the first book in this series, but, surprisingly, liked this one better. The plot was strong, with surprising twists at the end. The conclusion, however, was not from left field and so the denouement was credible. I did have to put the book down for a short while after reading the descriptions of animal cruelty, but they were not gratuitous, and supported the believablility of the character of the perpetrators. I also enjoyed the circus information and as someone who disliked clowns, finding them frightening, I am pleased to say that I will now look at and enjoy them from a much different perspective. Dixie Hemingway, the protagonist, is a welcome, believable entry in the female sleuth genre. I am looking forward to January 8th and the next book in this series!



2. This book was a little bit sad for me. It was interesting and I wanted to read the ending but I won't be reading anymore. I like an escape with my cozy mysteries and although there was a little humor in it -overall it was too intense for me. The author also seems to like guns -which is also a bit of a turn off for me.



3. Poor old Mame, an ancient Dachshund, hardly can walk, much less get into trouble. Still, when she bounds away through a thicket and begins frantic digging, she turns up trouble aplenty--a dead man.
   
   Former sheriff's deputy and now pet sitter Dixie Hemingway recognizes a client--she had just waved at his silver BMW. But Conrad is dead, so who was driving the car? Who killed Conrad, and why?
   
   This is the second of the Dixie Hemingway mysteries. Once again the former sheriff's deputy becomes involved in solving the crime. The story is strongly plotted story and the character of Dixie well-developed. She is recovering from the tragic loss of her husband and young daughter. She is realizing that she can have positive relationships without giving up cherished memories. She is growing.
   
   Blaize Clement's strong sense of place enhances the unfolding story. Sarasota is circus country, and this story involves circus people, their relationships, and their work. This material adds considerable interest without over powering the mystery.
   
   I look forward to additional books in this series.
   
   by Patricia Nordyke Pando
   for Story Circle Book Reviews
   www.storycirclebookreviewsorg
   reviewing books by, for, and about women



4. Well Dixie - you dun it again, pet sitter...BUT I have my reservations. Sure -- you found dead bodies, confronted crazed criminals, fought back in style, used your wits, put yourself in the middle of action and danger, death and duplicity, all the while taking care of those precious pets, consoling surviving widows and a fading lady, eating great meals at the diner and spending quality time with your brother and Paco while you continued to wrestle with your own demons.
   
   And then again, your escapades were concluded in your usual inimitable high style.
   
   But what about those abandoned kittens in the box? Why did you leave them, when you could have "put them in the Bronco, and hightailed it to Tom's condo, taking the steps two at a time, and running into his apartment carrying your precious live cargo (never leave pets unattended in a car!) saying `Tom, get out your laptop PDQ -- I have some babies here who NEED some TLC ASAP - where's the nearest Animal Rescue group around here?'" Why did you leave them on the sidewalk abandoned and needy and not give them another thought except to make a Cold-Hearted and Heartless comment about them later on in the day???? How sad that your readers, Blaize didn't get a chance to see what should be done in a situation like that -- in fact, a little lesson on the need for Spay Neuter would have been great there too. And I always wonder--why is it always kittens--why not puppies???
   
   And what about the other kitten? And the monkey? This was grim.... Too grim. This book breaks my heart. I have a hard time seeing how any animal abuse can contribute to the literary merit of this Dixie Hemingway novel, when the other two Dixie Hemingway books did just fine - were stellar -- without it.



5. This is a unique author who writes a "cozy" series with lovable animals, witticisms and observations about human nature and a really good mystery that moves along quickly. The hero is a woman that is brave, hard working and grieving, and you care about her and her family characters and her efforts to heal from tragedy. Yet it is not a serious and sad book as you read it because the pet visits are so (pardon the pun) DEAD ON. The author knows dogs and loves them and she conveys that in her details of how pets communicate. This was the second in the series- the first one was very good and this one was excellent. It is also particularly enjoyable if you are from Florida as the only other author who gets Florida so well is Elaine Viets.I laughed, I cried and I cheered. Worth the grit in places, I just pushed through that part.

5 comments about The Hallo-wiener.

1. Poor Oscar Myer wiener dog (a hotdog dog) gets teased all the time. The bully dogs are always laughing at him because of his size and shape. For Halloween, Oscar's mom buys him a costume that is a hotdog roll with mustard on it. Oscar is so embarrassed, but wears it to avoid hurting his mothers feelings. Oscar gets laughed at once again but the story twists to allow Oscar a chance to be a hero. Oscar wins the respect of the bullies and they all share their Halloween dog treats with him. Silly story with decent, basic illustrations.



2. This is a darling book. The little dog dreams of being something terrifying for Halloween, but to his horror, his well-meaning mother makes him a hot dog costume, complete with mustard. The other dogs make fun of poor Oscar (the book is full of wiener jokes) until Oscar and his ridiculous costume save the day. I put this book on my top ten list for the kindergarten crowd.



3. Great book, very funny. I don't mind reading it to my three-year old over and over and over. Cute illustrations.



4. This book is a wonderful holiday book! Not only is there great art work, but the story is hilarious! If you go to Dav Pilkey's site, you can download coloring sheets, too. Anyone age 1 to 99 will "howl" with laughter while reading this book, and it has a great lesson about acceptance at the end!



5. I've always been a sucker for the underdogs in life. This book is about a sweet one who in the end teaches us about the real meaning of friendship. I've learned never to judge a book by its cover. This may look like a typical silly book with no thought behind it, but it's so much more! You see, it's about Oscar the dachshund (or as my kids call it - a wiener dog) who just wants to fit in with the other dogs in the neighborhood. They're always teasing him, and it doesn't help when his mother calls him "My little Vienna sausage" or makes him a hot dog bun costume for Halloween. However, Oscar doesn't give up and ends up saving the day and his new pals in the end. Now, wait just a minute! It's not as sappy as it sounds. There are so many funny details in the illustrations and text to enjoy - like the sentence: "Then Oscar showed up, looking quite frank." (Cracked me up!) Be sure to take your time when you come to the classroom scene at Obedience School - hilarious! The teacher reading a book entitled "Dogs who Hate Fleas and the Fleas Who Love Them". I especially liked the dog standing at the chalkboard, writing sentences..."I will not sniff my neighbor". What a cute tale!

5 comments about Dachshunds for Dummies.

1. Even though have had several dachshunds over the years I still found the book interesting and informative. But then, what's not to love about these bossy little 4 legged fun loning animals?



2. Bought for a friend with a new Dachyl - she loves both!



3. Not very helpful. Could be talking about any dog. Recipes in the back of the book are dangerous for dogs. Some of the ingredients are toxic to dogs and could make them sick or kill them. Not happy about that. This book should know helpful and healthy lifestyles for animals. This is the second dog for dummies book I've bought. Won't buy any more.



4. This is an excellent choice for the first time Dachsy owner as well as a veteran owner. Lots of good information and tips on how to make life easier with your Dachshund. One of the best books I have read on the subject.



5. I learnt alot about my puppy through reading this book. But I still feel there is a lot more to learn as she grows up and I don't think any book can do that .

4 comments about Doxie Moxie: Little Dog, Big Attitude.

1. If you love Dachshunds or know anyone that does, this is the book to get or give as a gift! The pictures are absolutley adorable and funny - puppies, different colors, different poses, costumes - very sweet!
   The text, written as a "doxie" describes the dog very accurately and uses several quotes in just the right places.
   A great book for "Doxie" lovers and a great little "pick me up" book for anyone else!



2. How can you go wrong with a photographic book about dachshunds?
   Author Melissa Sovet has captured the long and short of the spirited breed. There are photos of doxies with bling, doxies being naughty, as well as doxies being charioted by working dogs.
   
   If you love doxies you need this book!



3. This little book is BIG on laughs for anyone who owns a Doxie or who loves dogs in general. Excellent photography and true-to-life snipets of what the famous Doxie's are all about. Great reading for all ages. Highly recommended.



4. IF YOU ARE A DOXIE FAN THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!!! IT'S TRULY RIGHT ON TARGET!
   GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS AND WONDERFUL TEXT.