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Summary: Well intentioned
Review: I bought this book cause i need a good review of what to expect from my new siberian husky. the book has a nice history and a few 'story' related to huskies but this is as far as it get from beting related to huskies. most if not all of the advices are general and can be applied to any kind of dog. it has nice tips, stupid remarks (like - one of the best 10 things about having a siberian husky? it makes you to be neat - cause otherwise the dog we eat everything. EVERY dog will eat anything!). so - my advice - if you're searching for a specific siberian husky book - try another one. it's a waste of money. sorry.
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Summary: Informative and accurate, a great laugh for a current owner.
Review: I got my first siberian almost 5 years ago... so I'm still a fairly newbie to the world of sibes. But even from my experience everything I was reading brought a smile to my face - my girls are NORMAL! So, yes this book is good, even for a current siberian owner. This is a great book to know traditional siberian behavior as well as background information and things associated w/ siberians. Keep in mind, there is always the one dog that is NOT stereotypical but it's a great place to learn about the breed prior to owning one.
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Summary: Should be required reading for anyone considering a Sibe!
Review: I have been deeply involved in the dog world as a trainer, exhibitor (conformation and obedience), owner, fosterer and rescuer for a number of years and I love this book series. As a relatively new Siberian husky owner, fancier and rescuer, I found this book to be accurate, frank and totally fun to read. That last quality is especially important because I am finding increasingly that many people who acquire puppies or dogs have no real idea of what is involved in dog ownership. This seems to be especially true with a beautiful purebred like the Siberian husky. This book pretty much tells it like it is, from the fact that NO husky can be trusted not to run away if not on leash or fenced (they are bred to "run", after all)to the idea that Siberian huskies help remind you what is important in life--as long as it's not keeping a perfect house (they DO shed). It also has more information than any other single book I have found on general dog care, health, first aid, behavior, training (much of it specific for Siberian huskies--a great plus). This book even contains chapters on grooming, "working" huskies for fun and also very interesting information on the history of the Siberian husky as a breed. I would give this book 5 stars (or more) except for two things: 1) I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on finding and acquiring homeless Siberian huskies from rescue programs. This was mentioned, but only briefly. Siberians frequently find themselves homeless (I guess because not everyone has read this book and is prepared for them!) 2) I found the section on whether to have a Siberian husky live inside or outside--a major decision with great ramifications for the dog's life and the family's enjoyment of the dog--somewhat confusing. The book states that a secure fence is almost a necessity with dogs of this breed but also that they are escape artists, should not be permanently chained outside and that they need to be part of the family. It would seem that keeping such a dog inside is the only option, at least for the pet owners for whom this book is evidently crafted. But after saying these things, the book continues to tell readers how to keep their dogs living outside. Even those tips are excellent, though, and could be useful once the issue was resolved. In general, this book is a huge improvement over the textbook style of so many breed specific books and manuals for dog owners. It has an immense amount of useful information in spite of its small size and easy readability. The icons in the margins help immensely in making the book useful, too--noting which sections are "warnings" and "tips", etc. Oh, and the cartoons are wonderful too, as if the book itself weren't valuable enough!
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Summary: Good place to start
Review: I thought this book was a good place to start your search if you think you may want to share your life with a siberian husky. It gives a good clear overview of what is involved in living with the Siberian. It also has a lot of fluff and should be used as a stepping stone for more through research into the breed. Especially if you plan on raising Sibs or racing them.
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Summary: Awesome Book!
Review: My fiance and I recently got a siberian husky puppy. She confused the heck out of us with the things she was doing. When we got this book it solved alot of our problems. It explained to us why she was doing the things she did. If you have a husky you should definatley pick this book out!
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Summary: Great information that I have not seen in other books
Review: My wife and I are VERY new at the Siberian Husky thing (we just adopted our first guy last Saturday from a rescue - a two year old named Yukon), but decided to pick up a few books to read up on them. Maybe we didn't buy the right books, but it really seems like this one has a lot of information that other do not have. I also suggest "Siberian Husky: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)," as it is a great, comprehensive look at the breed, and includes information found in "Siberian Huskies Complete Owner's Manual" (which is itself a good book, but tends to skimp in a few areas). I would pick this book up as an addition to your library but, if you are going to really research these great dogs, I recommend buying one or two others to go along with it.
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Summary: Better than the other 'Breed For Dummies' books I have read.
Review: This book gives a lot of great information on the breed. However, like most of the 'Breed For Dummies' books, it tends to ignore the fact that there are show lines, and there are working lines. Like the rest of them, it smashes that distinction into 'show dogs are prettier, and there is not a lot of difference in working ability'. This is one of my pet peeves, and when I see a book that pretends that the show line dogs can work as well as the working lines, I get a little annoyed. But other than that it's a really good book.
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Summary: awsome
Review: this book helped me so much with my 1 1/2 year old siberian husky/labrador retriever mix. even though he is only half husky, through this book i have realized that the husky in him seems to be more dominant. this book really helped me to understand that all the little "odd" things that he does, really aren't odd at all, they are only natural to his breeds. i would recommend this book to anyone with a full or partial breed husky!!
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Summary: Well intentioned
Review: Well, this book is a good dog primer, with a lot of material specific to Siberians. I really liked the fact that the author covered both history and the wonderful sport of mushing. The training and medical info is also useful and well done if basic.
The thing that annoyed me is that the author suggested that buying a puppy at a pet shop was OK, and also said something about Alaskan Huskies being awful pets that no one should adopt. As a person who has owned both Alaskans and Siberians, I found this comment untrue and annoying. Many Alaskans make wonderful pets, even retired sled dogs. In fact I recommend adopting a retired sled dog if you are interested in a recreational mushing- I did. It reminds me of what people used to say about Greyhounds 20 years ago, that they make awful pets. That is also untrue! Why put a stamp of approval on puppy mill pet shop Siberians, while keeping well cared for Alaskans from getting a chance at a good retirement home? Maybe she thought pet shops would not carry her book if she criticized pet shop puppies.
However, if you look at the book as a lifeline for a first time owner surviving thier Siberian's puppyhood, the book can literally be a lifesaver. She says yes, the puppy will grow out of many behaviors- hang in there! Your Husky needs company and training, please provide these things! It's a working breed, please let it work if possible! In these areas, the author does a good job. I just didn't like the untrue comments on Alaskan Huskies ( many of which are part Siberian) and the wishy-washy acceptance of the puppy mill industry and buying a Siberian puppy that way. That's a BAD idea and really brought an otherwise good book way down in my eyes. Find a good breeder who cares about the dogs, either racing or show, or try a rescued Husky if you have the time to deal with an unknown background.
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