No comments about Mad Cao's are Surfing In My Kitchen ... A Gathering of True Short Stories & Poetry about Portuguese Water Dogs.

No comments about Portuguese Water Dog Champions, 1987-2001.

1 comments about Portuguese Water Dog Champions, 1983-1986.

1. Although pictures are not too clear and quality not great, it is still interesting to anyone who studies PWD geneology.

2 comments about Portuguese Water Dogs 2008 Square Wall Calendar.

1. . . .and imagine that the postcard evoked a particular pleasant feeling. You'd probably enjoy those cards and look forward to them coming. In fact, you might imagine a series of monthly reminders of your most adored feelings. I for one, would sign up for a monthly Great Italian Dinners series, maybe a Big Red Wine of the Month and so on. (I'll let you imagine the 'so on')
   This calendar, which I just received as a present is going to be my monthly reminder of The World's Best Dog. It's beautifully photographed of course and all the dates seem to be in the right places, but the big payoff is going to be a monthly reminder of the very happy feeling of dog love. Woof.
   
   Lynn Hoffman, author of bang BANG: A Novel



2. This calendar is everything I'd hoped it would be. Great pictures (black dogs are hard to get good pictures of) and plenty of room to write up-coming events. Makes a really good kitchen calendar.

3 comments about The Complete Portuguese Water Dog.

1. This book is my bible when it comes to this excellent breed of dog. I am so proud to own 2 of this fine breed. This book has been able to answer all my question from care of my new litter of pups to my very first interest of where these dogs came from. I have found that the book is very accqurate in the information regarding personality as well as other info. about this breed. You can't go wrong. I would also like to thank the author of the book and the many people who gave this sweet and special breed a 2nd chance at life. I can't imagine my life without my Porty babies.



2. This book is my bible when it comes to this excellent breed of dog. I am so proud to own 2 of this fine breed. This book has been able to answer all my question from care of my new litter of pups to my very first interest of where these dogs came from. I have found that the book is very accqurate in the information regarding personality as well as other info. about this breed. You can't go wrong. I would also like to thank the author of the book and the many people who gave this sweet and special breed a 2nd chance at life. I can't imagine my life without my Porty babies.



3. This book is my bible when it comes to this excellent breed of dog. I am so proud to own 2 of these fine dogs. This book has been able to answer all my questions from care of my new litter of pups to my very first interest of where these dogs came from. I have found that the book is very accurate in the information I have investigated. You can't go wrong.

No comments about Portuguese Water Dog 2008 Wall Calendar.

3 comments about The portuguese water dog: A guide for the new owner.

1. A very easy read with lots of usefull information. Laid out in a way to be easily used for reference as future needs arise. The book was more geared to the pet owner than the owner wanting to show or breed but there is a section with references and ideas if that is what you want. Great all around book and reference guide for this breed. Although I beleive most of the hints would be usefull to anyone raising a puppy, whether first dog or a seasoned dog owner.



2. This is a great book for the person new to the Portuguese Water Dog breed. Although it has a lot of tips that would be useful for anyone raising a puppy, it also gives insight into the quirks of the PWD- including an apparent sense of humor!
   
   Verne is highly respected in the PWD community. I still treasure the memory of her doing Freestyle Obedience (dancing with your dog) with her PWD, Tugger.
   
   I give a copy of Verne's book to all my puppy people. I recommend that you get a copy, too! It is well-organized, easy to read, and has many helpful tips- plus, it is worth buying just to see Verne's artwork! Her illustrations capture the spirit of the PWD!



3. I wouldn't recommed buying this book unless you lack common sense.

No comments about Portuguese Water Dogs 2009 Square Wall Calendar.

1 comments about Portuguese Water Dog (Comprehensive Owners Guide).

1. This is an accurate book, but is a typical PET STORE book with boilerplate sections on training, etc. It is, however, interesting to read a book on PWDs with a European viewpoint. It has some great photos of PWDs, but I wish they were identified with the name of the dog!
   
   This book is really for a person with little experience owning any type of dog. For the new or soon-to-be owner of a PWD puppy, I recommend Vern Foster's book, for those seeking in-depth information on the breed, the classic is The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog (Howell Reference Books) by Kathryn Braund. For those interested in the European viewpoint, get Carla Molinari's book (although it is HARD to find!)
   
   I recommend this book for those wanting general information on raising a puppy as well as information about the PWD. I also recommend it to those people who- like me- want to own EVERYTHING published about the PWD!

5 comments about The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog (Howell Reference Books).

1. A great book! It's the only one I've ever seen, but it's fantastic, with invaluable health and training tips, as well as history. And it is worth the price if only for the photos, but there's so much more. My PWD is a total joy for our whole family - I don't want the breed to become too popular and suffer for it, but I wish I had a dozen of these dogs! And they don't bother people w/allergies, they are wonderful. This book will be very helpful for owners and would-be owners.



2. This book is an excellent reference book to anyone who wants to learn about the history of the PWD and how to show and breed. I adopted a PWD from a pound and know nothing of the breed before we got Cheech. I am glad this book was there to give my a general backround and some tips, however, I still would like to know more.



3. lots of show-dog filler. If you have your PWD as a regular, fun pet & not as a showdog, there are many pages in this book you will just be skimming over.



4. If you're someone who wants to show a Portie in the US, this is the book for you, and you'll probably find it an invaluable resource.
   
   If, however, you're like me and are not in the US, and do not have any desire to show, the book is of limited use. Not a complete waste of time, as there are precious few books out there on the breed, but the book seems very targeted, which is a shame.



5. Kitty's book is THE reference book on the PWD. It has an in-depth history of the breed, a discussion of the temperament of the average PWD, pedigree information, etc. Although it has some tips on training, that is NOT the purpose of this book. There are plenty of training books out there!
   
   I disagree with the people who say this is just for people who show. I got my copy long before I ever showed a PWD. It is, however, a more in-depth study of the breed. For those who just want tips on how to raise a puppy, I recommend Verne Foster's book. For those who want to understand the breed and the background of their dog, get Kitty's book. I recommend getting both!
   
   There is an earlier version of this book which Kitty wrote with Deyanne Miller (who made the first successful introduction of the PWD to the United States & worked hard to rescue the breed). You do not need that edition unless you want to see photos of some of the early PWDs that are omitted in the revised edition.