1 comments about How to Raise and Train a Rhodesian Ridgeback.

1. This is an old book but the method of training this particular breed is superb. The author truly understands the Ridgeback and how to get the most from your dog. When I first started raising my Ridgeback puppies, I tried other non-specific breed training books with no success. With the help of this book, I was able to train a loyal, dependable, diciplined dog who became an invaluable family member.

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4 comments about Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

1. This book has less than 30 pages of information specific to Ridgebacks, and it is not terribly accurate. The rest of the book is devoted to VERY general information about dogs. If you can read this review, make better use of your time by visiting rrcus.org, the site of the national Rhodesian Ridgeback club.



2. I loved it it had a lot of info about RRs. I have a 12 week old RR and it told me how to housebreak her and train. I loved it.



3. It had a lot of info. about RRs and helped me train my puppy. I liked it a lot and I loved the Pics.



4. I hated this book. I don't even own a Ridgeback yet, and I know more about the breed than is included in this book. This is just a general dog book with a few pages of very basic breed history and breed standard info at the beginning. The pictures are nice, but otherwise it's worthless for someone who really wants to learn about the breed.

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1 comments about RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK (Pet Owner's Guide).

1. In discussing the history of the Rhodesian Ridgebacks, the author acknowledges other rare purebreds with ridges, mainly the Phu Quoc Dogs of Vietnam and the Thai Ridgeback Dogs of Thailand. He goes on to say that it is a mistake to call a "Thai Ridgeback" a "Thai RIDGEBACK." Rather they should be referred to as the "Thai Ridged Spitz" or "Thai Ridged Dog." That's like saying do not call an Anatolian Shepherd or an Australian Shepherd a "Shepherd," because "Shepherd" is reserved for the German Shepherd only. Everyone else would probably understand that a Thai Ridgeback (most likely related to the wild Dingo) is another breed with a "ridge" on its back, regardless of whether it is related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback or not. Just like Anatolians and the GSDs are two different types of "shepherds." The author is so fixated on reserving the term "ridgeback" for the African breed that he gets lost in a true historical analysis and the use of a "common noun."

5 comments about The Complete Rhodesian Ridgeback (Book of the Breed).

1. This book was very complete and had lots of good information for the uneducated Rhodesian Ridgeback owner. The pictures and information were all first rate - however somewhat dated. Lots of good info on raising and breeding ridgebacks too.



2. Not the best choice for someone researching the breed or living with their first ridgeback. The entire text needs expansion and updating; sections on training and health matters were completely lacking in any meaningful content.



3. Ridgebacks are not easy dogs, and this book helps you understand that. Little things like explaining why your Ridgeback will retrieve a ball once or twice, but then get board unlike many popular canines is very helpful. This is a great book to help a person get to know the breed, but if you already have a Ridgeback I hope and pray that there is nothing in here that you don't already know. I have raised, trained, and have shown two Ridgebacks and I love the breed more than many other breeds I have worked with. As always the best place to learn about a dog is talking to a respected breeders, trainers, and handlers, but this book is helpful with understanding the important background of this great breed.



4. Very good book if you are geared toward showing your dog. Or if you were really interested in the the lineage of the breed in three countries. For the novice recipient of such an awesome
   dog, I found it completely lacking in real world advice, save for one chapter. I guess I should have bought " ridgebacks for dummies" because this book mostly went over my head. The content was well written, though. The Authors know the breed.



5. As the owner of two Ridgebacks, I read this book awhile ago. I reread it recently and there are many out of date subjects. It explains that puppies born with Dermoids or Ridgeless should be put to sleep. I bought a puppy to discover that he had 3 large Dermoids. Many vets do this operation now. Dermoids surgery is anywhere from $150-500. What is the matter with a Ridgeless puppy? Nothing. At least find a good home for the puppy. Many people dont mind a ridgeless. Out dated vaccination info. I recommend Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by DR Pitcairn.

5 comments about The Rhodesian Ridgeback Today.

1. I own several books about Ridgebacks and this is my favourite.It is an enjoyable and informative read. Many of the photos are stunning.



2. An excellent history of the breed world-wide with discussions on temperament, evaluation of the individual animal, the breed Standards, and the direction in which our breed is headed. Profusely illustrated with high-quality pictures depicting Mr. Carlson's choice of the best ridgebacks of the world, the book should be a must-have for anyone serious about the Rhodesian Ridgeback. The book is global in its scope- it does not dwell overly on the ridgebacks of one country- which makes it all the *more* valuable as a tool for education and study.



3. Two months ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Carlson in person after which I bought two of his books. Knowing RR for over 10 years , I can highly recommend this book to anyone who ownes a RR or who is interrested in getting one. This book talks about origin , breed standard , feeding , training , sports and even has a few anecdotes in it that are really funny and show what life with a RR really is about. The book also talks about the position of the RR in the different countries around the world , including the USA. If however you are interrested in specific breeders and champions of the past years in your own country (like the reader from New England) , you should contact the RRClub in your country , because that is not why this book is written. This book is written for RR fanatics all around the world. Mr. Carlson knows and loves the RR just as much as I do and proves this through this very informative book , which is a pleasure to read.



4. What a lovely read ... its filled with history and information of this handsome breed ... includes a summary of how the dogs are fairing in different countries and a list of champions ... all obviously written by someone with great experience and knowledge ... Although it comes with lots of photographs ... its still very much a reading book, educational and informative ... If you already have a Ridgeback, get this for your library, ... if you're getting a Ridgeback, read it to learn more ... if you are just looking for a dog ... read it anyway ... who knows, you might just settle for a Rhodesian Ridgeback ...



5. I have owned Ridgebacks for 12 yrs. and I was looking for a good book on the breed. I have looked at several books that are partly about Ridgebacks and a lot about dogs in general. I bought this book based on the reviews and description. I have not been disappointed. This is a very well written book and is exclusively about Ridgebacks.
   Buy this book!

5 comments about The Rhodesian Ridgeback: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet.

1. I have owned one Ridgeback who passed away a year and a half ago, and now currently own my 2nd. I have several other books about the breed and really enjoyed Eileen's book the best. It does repeat some of the info I have in other books, such as the history of the breed and breed standard, but lets face it any book on the breed MUST contain those topics. But in some of my other Ridgeback books they seem to either cover a lot of info that is geared towards dogs in general or they tended to cover a lot of information on show dogs throughout the world. But in this book I found the topics to be more unique to our breed & very informative and entertaining. The author goes into details of her own experiences with some of the topics, like sighting examples of her dogs' sense of humor, how they have amused themselves when left alone, how she has trained her dogs for obedience competition etc. etc. AND that is just in the third chapter of the book! The endless pictures she includes in her book are beautiful as well. I just loved this book!



2. I thought the first 6 chapters of the book were good, the first few great. However as you progress through the book the knowledge it presents is geared towards all dogs, to a point where I don't think that a RR was mentioned in the final few chapters, it was general knowledge about dogs.



3. I enjoyed this book to learn the history and concerns of RR's. It is a very good introductory book. The author is professional about the breed. I recommend this book to anyone considering a RR or just getting one.



4. not really what I expected from the book. I could have used a few more prior reviews to let me know that I was actually looking for a book with more information on raising puppies and nuances inherit to this breed of dog. Good book for a true overall picture of the breed, but to much other non-essential information tossed in



5. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an extremely intelligent canine full of fun, love, and stubburness. They live to love and be loved back and in return they will be your best friend, and family protector. An excellent family dog as they are very good with children. It takes a special person to raise a Ridgeback as they are very headstrong at times and are not for everyone. The author of this book covers everything you will need to know before you decide if a Ridgeback is for you.

3 comments about Rhodesian Ridgeback (Comprehensive Owners Guide).

1. I AM THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK!
   
   Jennifer Aftanas took ONE, count them ONE, photo in this book. Deb Hackett and I took 90% of the photos.
   
   This is only the fifth or sixth time I have addressed this issue and I am extremely angry.
   
   Fix it or a lawsuit is coming. Enough said.
   
   Ann Chamberlain
   Mazoe Ridegebacks
   mazoerr@netscape,com



2. If you are looking to get a RR, I highly recommend this book! It gives you all you need to know about the breed and it also includes some training and health issues in regards to the breed. A friend of mine gave me a book on puppy training and I read it for a week prior to getting our RR puppy. It was a good book, but I felt that it lacked the 'character' training needed for this particular breed. So I ordered this book along with another book (Rhodesian Ridgebacks (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)) and read both. I found this book to be great and it answered most of my questions in regards to the RR breed. It covered the history, how to choose the proper RR for you as a puppy, it talked about how to select a RR puppy and it included training as well as health issues.
   This book has plenty of pictures and side information which kept me entertained and interested. I leave my book on my coffee table and pick it up once in a while to go over some training tips and I still find it interesting.
   
   This book is well written. I highly recommend this book to anyone who owns and especially plan to get a Rhodesian Ridgeback!



3. 'Funny thing about Rhodesian Ridgeback books. It's hard to tell the reader something he doesn't already know.
   
   That's because this beguiling breed elicits such passion and understanding from its owners that most of us end up so attached to our dogs that we know their behaviors and temperament inside and out. As a result, we read *about* the breed while nodding our heads and commenting 'Yup ....', 'Uh-huh ...' and the like.
   
   Still, author Ann Chamberlain does the telling about as well as anyone could. She obviously knows and loves Ridgebacks. The photos alone--this is, after all, an eminently photogenic dog--are worth almost the price of the book.
   
   Rhodesian Ridgebacks are just strong-willed enough that most prospective buyers should be told just one thing: 'Choose an easier breed.' The rest of us get to read Chamberlain's RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK, nodding our heads in unison as we go.

5 comments about Rhodesian Ridgebacks (Complete Pet Owner's Manual).

1. I was expecting this book to be more informative. More of a coffee-table book in style of information.



2. This book is very beneficial for any one that owns, wants to own,or simply is fancinated by Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They are great dogs, and this book is a great resource for the money.



3. This is not intended to be a comprehensive, indepth encyclopedia. BUt as a basic primer on Rhodesian Ridgebacks, it covers all of the key highlights and provides a firm foundation for understanding this wonderful breed.
   
   Intelligently written, well-illustrated, well-organized, easy to navigate, with an index and bibliography.
   
   I highly recommend it.
   
   $8. 95 pp., Good binding and glossy paper.



4. Rhodesian Ridgebacks Manual is pretty much right on with the temperment and traits of this breed. Quick read with helpful tips.



5. Dont get me wrong, this book is a great read and I certainly recommend it to anyone who buys/owns a RR. The problem with the book is that when it comes to the training area or any specific breed information, the book is very general. This book is best for a new RR dog owner and a must for someone who has not had a puppy before.