2 comments about The Dachshund Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks).

1. As a recent owner of Dachshunds (a male and two females)with the intent to breed each female at least once, this was one of the most informant books I have read. There are lots of good books available, but I found this to have most of the information under one cover.



2. My granddaughter loves dachshund's and this is going to be an ideal Christmas gift for her! Fast delivery.... product arrived inexcellent conditon. Many thanks!

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

1. We have read this book over and over many times! And we continue to read it over and over. We have even quoted from it to owners of other breeds of dogs. We keep it out on the coffee table. It is a great addition for a family that includes three doxies!



2. This book describes my dog so much - he is so very individual and yet so like this book. I love him bunches and I read his Moxie book to him before bed.



3. Love it. This is a great book to look at and read. The stories are funny.



4. Another addition to my weiner dog library and glad I have it -- but the author's attempt a humor/wit didn't overwhelm me. I much preferred the real humor in Redstripe. Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales



5. A good book from the pov of the author's doxie. A very quick read though, me and son breezed through it in less than ten minutes. The pictures and shorts are adorable though, just not sure its worth $10.

2 comments about The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog (Tales from the House of Bunnicula).

1. I liked the adventures of stinky dog. It was about a dog with super powers. He flies with his super powers and since he smells so bad the smell is actually hot and he can bend metal. The funniest part was, he had a side kick bird, but he hated birds. It was a very very funny book. I would completely recommend this book.



2. Another great book from the writer of the "Bunnicula" series.
   
   Author of "Hobo Finds A Home"

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

1. I really liked looking at how Picasso, who is bigger than life, interact with Lump. It's so refreshing to see that we all love dogs!



2. I can't help but cry and smile at every page of this book! There is nothing better than the love of a dog, unless it is the love you feel for a dog!



3. If you love all things Doxie and you are not looking for just another silly picture book ( although there are great photos included) you'll love it.



4. This purchase was a gift for a dachshund-obsessed friend's birthday. He loved the book and the photos, so I'm giving it 5-stars. As for the buying experience, the book came earlier than expected, so I'm satisfied.



5. This is a great book ~ loved the photos and story of Picasso and his love for the little dachshund Lump! Any dachshund lover will appreciate this book. Makes a great gift! Highly recommended!!!!!

4 comments about Zoe Sophia's Scrapbook: An Adventure in Venice.

1. Excellent for children in the 7 to 10 age group. Makes you want to visit Venice too. Both the story and illustrations are first class.



2. This sweet book captures the adventure of travel and the beauty of Venice through the eyes of a nine-year old girl. The novel scrapbook format of the story simply illustrates the importance and value of documenting our experiences and travels. Zoe Sophia inspired my daughter!



3. If I were a children's writer/illustrator, "Zoe Sophia's Scrapbook: An Adventure in Venice" is the book I would write. But I'm not and I haven't, so I will sing its praises.
   
   Verse 1: What does a child do if she is clever, open-minded, and eccentric? She has a best pal, Mickey, her black dachshund, and her buddy, the doorman, Victor Gonzales. But best of all she has her great-aunt Dorothy Pomander, who lives in Venice and is a famous writer. Thus sets the premise for the book: a trip to Venice. Zoe Sophia, not so surprisingly, holds her aunt in highest esteem: each seems to be the reflection of the other. So, verse 1--a matched pair of eccentric characters.
   
   Verse 2: The artwork is simply incredible. Claudia Mauner uses watercolor and india ink. Watercolor produces soft, glowing colors with a sponged look; the india ink outlines and highlights what is needed, especially those eyebrows.
   
   Verse 3: The paintings within the artwork of the story, Chagall and Tiepolo, and the architecture rendered in watercolor, San Marco Basilica, the Ca'd'Oro (House of Gold), the Piazzetta, and, of course, the Grand Canal on the cover.. Even the gondola repair shop outside DP's apartment window looks like a Durain painting, and a portrait of DP looks like a creation by Andy Warhol.
   
   Verse 4: It is quite clever of Claudia and Elisa Smalley to create a story that includes so many tidbits of Venice: language, key famous places and what happens there, food, customs, famous jobs, architecture, paintings, opera. It all fits in the framework of the story without seeming intentionally educational. Children will learn happenstance.
   
   Verse 5: A tender minor plotline of losing Mickey, the dachshund, presents a less self-assured Zoe Sophia. I love the illustration of Zoe in bed, wide-eyed with worry, hair frazzled, with her glasses and hair twists on the bedside table. Never fear. Mickey is returned, all is well and a large group of new friends attend the opera, including dogs and cats. Another sweet aspect of the book is that Mickey and Pip, DP's marmalade cat, go everywhere with the two adventurers.
   
   Chorus: I love Zoe Sophia. If my calculations are correct, Claudia and Elisa wrote only two Zoe Sophia books. Her first adventure took place in New York with her beloved DP. I want more, nay, I demand more Zoe Sophia books!! This book is so entertaining and charming, as well as educational. More! More! More!....please...



4. I listened to the story through my library...wow what a wonderful book. It makes you want to visit New York (second book) and Venice. I hope the other writes other Zoe adventure stories.

5 comments about The Hallo-wiener.

1. 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!



2. Trust me, if you are looking for a book that kids (and adults) will love, one that has humor, wit and great characters, you can NEVER, EVER go wrong with Dav Pilkey. I laugh out loud every time!



3. We purchased this for our 4 and 5 year old nephews and read it first, of course. It was really cute and nicely illustrated, has a great ending and has dogs! The perfect Halloween story!



4. I liked the part when the cats thought they were being atacked by a giant frankfurter.



5. Usually seasonal books are just okay and get read for a day or two around that holiday. The Hallo-Weiner is so cute and funny and has a great message to boot. We read it all the time! My kids (K and 1st grade) love it so much that they are already reading the whole things themselves. I highly recommend this book. We are Pilkey fans in general, but this one is especially good.

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

1. I love well written series and I was certainly not disappointed. Blaize Clement is a great mystery writer. I could not put this book down or any of her others. There are five so far in the series and with each you get to know a little more about Dixie Hemingway. There are laughs, scary plots, and a little romance(mostly humerous romance). I can't belive I forgot to mention that Dixie is a pet-sitter after a former career as a deputy for the sheriff's Department. I love animals too and this is one more ingredient that I enjoy in these books. I would recommend the Dixie Hemingway Mysteries to anyone that loves a fast
   paced, fun read.



2. I was delighted to have found a new mystery series to enjoy. I really liked the first one, Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter (Dixie Hemingway Mysteries, No. 1). I was enjoying this one until it turned cruel with images I can't get out of my head. I'd like to know how it ends, but I'm not sure I'll be able to finish it. The descriptions of cruelty and the poor man whose last thoughts were of that cruelty are simply unnecessary. I read for pleasure and relaxation, not to be sickened and upset. I can think of several ways the author could have handled the scene in a way that advanced the plot. If it was meant to carry an anti-cruelty message, fine, but it didn't have to go that far.
   
   In my humble opinion, a writer has something of an unwritten contract with readers. When I pick up a mystery of the cozy persuasion, I expect dead bodies. That's part of the deal. What I don't expect in a novel that relies so heavily on animals and people who love them is torture. It's as if you were sharing a storybook with a child and suddenly found yourself reading about a couple having kinky sex.
   
   I hope future books in the series don't have such disturbing material. I'm not sure I'm going to read any to find out.



3. It saddens me to write this review. I am very impressed with this author's keen writing style, her ability to get into the psychological portrayals of her characters, her ability to create interesting characters that you care about....she has so much promise! But.....this book caught my eye because of the cute little dachshund on the cover and the rather "cutesy" title referring to dachshunds. I have a senior dachshund myself, and I really expected something more consistent with the tone implied by the title and the book jacket. Both are deceptive....
   I won't be spoiling anything by noting here, as others already have noted it in their reviews, that the little dachshund doesn't make it...and it brought me to tears in view of my own situation. (I recently had to put my dachshund's sibling to sleep, and anyone who has had to do that knows how hard that is.) This book made me relive that pain. Not only that, but other animal cruelty came out in the book. My fellow reviewers have noted the problems with this, and I won't repeat their words.
   The publisher should insist on titles and bookjackets that are in line with the content of its books, and the author should consider whether or not she should be writing about a pet-sitter and animals.
   I truly wish I could give this book a better review. The author has talent, but I don't think I want to pick up another of her books given the sadness this book brought me. I truly hope she and her publishers look over these reviews. My heavens, a child could conceivably read this book with the thought that he or she is going to read a charming "cozy" involving a cute little dog who helps to solve a crime.
   Buyers and readers, be forewarned.



4. not only does the dog on the cover die but several other animals not to mention people abused and die. very depressing from beginning to end.



5. Very good writer style and interesting characters but the deliberate cruelty to animals is not necessary for the plot. Does Blaize Clement actually care about animals or is this a handy topic. As an animal lover I find this trait makes me want to quit reading her.

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

1. We just adopted a Dachshund from the Humane Society, so I was looking for lots of information to take care this 3 year old sweetie. The book answered all the questions I had at the time, and lots more.



2. My older sister brought home a abandoned pup that she couldnt take care of so I did.
   first dachshunds are a armfull.
   The introduction does state the truth about the challanges with the breed but in the end they are loveable.
   My dogs problem was it was shy and ran away from strangers. Once it became use to us, it barked, jump and shew up wood furnature.
   afterwards,I found it was a dachshund.
   I went online and found some small details about the dog but some sites provided little info.
   I bought this book and it gave me VERY helpful info.
   How to best train the dog and what to expect and how to deal with the pup.
   It did say how fortunate an owner would be if your dog loves veggies.
   Anywho, it didnt give me much info on how to work with my overly shy dachshund. It provided some help but not much.
   Still it gives very good insight about the breed.



3. Just what I was looking for. I am new to Dachshund, I have adopted hairy Dachshund girl (recommended creature). this book has everything you need to became a great Dachshund owner.



4. Still can't get mine to go outside all the time to potty. He is very stubborn. Hardest dog to train I have ever had! Book is informative, my Dog is not a good student.



5. I'm reading through all the dachshund books I can find to learn more about the breed (I own one) and figure out which dachshund book is the best one out there. I just finished reading this one and it's at the top of my list. The information is stellar. However, the pictures are horrible, grainy, and in black and white. Hence the four stars.

5 comments about The End of The Road: A Maxie and Stretch Mystery.

1. Maxie McNabb is an retired widow who lives in beautiful Homer, Alaska with her miniature dachshund Stretch. Maxie is known to travel the US in her RV when the weather gets too cold for her in Alaska. She is always accompanied by her faithful companion Stretch.
   
   One day while walking her dog in the now deserted tourist town, she comes across a lone tourist, a friendly man, who is staying at a local motel. Maxie offers to give the man, John Walker, a ride back to his motel, and invites him to dinner to meet some of her friends --he accepts. The following day John Walker is found dead in his motel room, a suspected suicide. Maxie's name is found in the man's room and so the police come to question her. Everyone soon learns that the man carried no ID and is not who he claimed to be. Everyone seems to be at a loss as to why this man was in Alaska alone, and why he is now dead?
   
   MY THOUGHTS - The End of the Road is the fourth book in the Maxie and Stretch series. It is not necessary to read the other books first, but in this case I would recommend it. I liked the other books in this series, by Sue Henry, but this one left me scratching my head. Why? How many elderly women would befriend a complete stranger and give him a ride, and invite him to dinner? Even the resolution to this mystery was "over the top" and rushed. If you'd like to read a fun mystery by this author I'd recommend starting with her earlier books in this series: The Serpent's Trail or The Tooth of Time.



2. In The End of the Road, Sue Henry again writes a cozy mystery featuring Maxie and Stretch. A brand new friend, John Walker, commits suicide in his hotel room---or does he?
   I don't think it's a reasonable idea to offer someoine Maxie has just met a ride in her car, or to invite a strange woman to spend the night in her home.
   Nevertheless, the cozy contrast between the cold, sleet, and snow outside, and the warmth found inside, is delightful in this story. Not only do I give this book 5 stars, so does my librarian, who also enjoyed this book.



3. I just finished The End of the Road and I was very disappointed. The whole thing was just -- blah. Too many descriptions -- I got out of the car, closed the door, put the key in the lock, etc., etc. No excitement; no intrigue; just nothing. The ending was totally flat since there was no mystery to begin with. It felt like Alex and Jessie were thrown in just to fill some pages. The last couple of books weren't great, either, although this was the worst. I'll read one more; if it's not better I'm going to give up on Sue Henry. Sorry.



4. Without a doubt Sue Henry can write well; she is able to set a scene for any reader to visualize. Henry paints a pretty picture of Homer, Alaska. Unfortunately what she fails to do in this book is create any real mystery.
   
   The book reads more like a daily diary: I woke up, let the dog out to take care of business, made some coffee. She walks us through the day to day lives of Maxie (the main human character) and Stretch ( Maxine's dog left by her late husband). What the reader gets are the fairly mundane details of Maxine and Stretch's daily lives. There is a suicide or possible murder that occurs about a quarter of the way into the book and another murder that occurs at the end of the book but there is no real suspense leading up to these.
   
   Part of the problem with //The end of the Road// is that the book moves really slowly until you get to the end where things are thrown hastily together for a conclusion that doesn't seem plausible.
   
   If you can't sleep, start reading this book it will put you out in no time.
   
   Reviewed by Marc Filippelli



5. I enjoyed the earlier Maxie and Stretch novels very much, but this one is not really a mystery and sadly is not up to par. Notice of the victim's death is on page 51, and some very implausible but exciting action finally occurs on page 185 of this 214-page book. As other reviewers have ably pointed out, there is much that is implausible in the earlier pages, but it can't really be described as "action." This book is mostly a journal. I really couldn't find Maxie's account of her dog's bathroom habits and her friends' and her own alcohol preferences exciting. Maybe she felt she had to include their drinking preferences as the murder victim had a habit of using the names on whiskey bottles for his assumed names. Thus, Maxie thinks his name "John Walker" seems familiar and then deduces he took it from "Johnnie Walker," and her guess is confirmed by his entry on the hotel register: "John E. Walker"! I think I'll go get my coloring book and crayons for some real excitement after plodding through this book. The proofreader must have fallen asleep while working; the two most glaring proofreading errors are "under-the-eves" instead of the correct "under-the eaves," and "liable" misspelled as "libel"--both of which occur before the "action" on page 185. What could the publisher have been thinking?

5 comments about Dachshunds For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)).

1. Preparing for the arrival of the new Dachshund "Ida" in 8 weeks time, and "Dachshunds for Dummies" is giving us the knowledge and confidence we need for this big event.
   It's going to be fun;-)



2. This reviewer has owned countless dogs, from beagles to spaniels to pit bulls to weimaraners--not to mention several mongrels thrown in for good measure. Yet I've never owned a dachshund, and lately I've been intrigued by the possibility of having a little wiener dog running around the house. I didn't know all that much about the breed, and I wanted to know if its temperament and characteristics would be compatible in my household. So I turned to Eve Adamson's DACHSHUNDS FOR DUMMIES; what a gold mine of information!
   
   Everything you need to know about dachshunds is in this book, and I mean everything. Dachshunds are a playful, often feisty, very intelligent breed; here I learned if I wasn't disciplined and consistent with my training and regimen, this adorable little dog would quickly be in charge! Yet here in this book so much more is covered, from choosing the right dachsie to diet to essentials to health issues (including detailed info on how to prevent the dachshund's proclivity for back injuries). Plus Adamson gives a rich texture of what I would call generic tips regarding house training, and training in general, of your dog. She also lists several websites readers can visit for more detailed info on a myriad of topics, from adoption to competition (for the true gung-ho types). Alas, I learned that, cute as they may be, a dachshund isn't right for me; yet I'm grateful to have become knowledgeable about the breed, thanks to DACHSHUNDS FOR DUMMIES.
   --D. Mikels, Author, The Reckoning



3. Either the person that wrote the book never has met a Dachsund or just hammered out the first thing that came to mind but none of the habits or actions of the animals in this book resemble those of the numerous Dachsunds I have owned over the decades.
   You can't raise a dog with a book anyway. Grow up people, get to know your dog and let it get to know you and soon enough you will come to have a great life together. Give your money to the Salvation Army instead of throwing it away on books on "how to raise your dog". Cripes!!



4. I've rescued a Dachshund a few months back. I started with no information about so this book iluminates me to keep my new dog happier and healthy, and get the best out of him. It's a good book, practical information. Now my daschie also follows some orders, and I'm less hopeless about training him good.



5. Being a new mommy to a mini dachshund, I didn't know where to begin. This book is very helpful and informative. It helps alot to understand, train, and learn more about my dachshund. Easy to read, helpful to go subject to subject. Great Book!