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Summary: Canine Heraldry
Review: The idea of a coat of arms for a particular breed of dogs is humourous, at least for the first few pages. The author's blatant disregard for the art of heraldry and utter disdain for the idea of good design will cause this book to grate on the nerves of anyone who appreciates a real coat of arms.
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Summary: Good for the first couple of reads
Review: This book was interesting when I first read it. I had no idea that there was a coat of arms for every breed of dog. However after the first few times of reading it cover to cover I got bord with it. It really is more of a kids book. But as I said it is interesting only the first few times ( for adults) you read it. I would recommend checking it out of a library rather than buying it.
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Summary: For the dogs...
Review: This is a terrible book. It may have started with an amusing idea- coats of arms for breeds of dogs, but the designs are usually hackneyed, trite, or just plain bad. They are also repetitive, so half-way through the book, there's nothing left to see.Basically, it's boring for those who don't care about heraldry, and insulting to anyone who does.
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Summary: description of "Bar Sinister is totally wrong"
Review: Whoever wrote the description on heraldry for canines about "Bar Sinister" is out in left field and probably knows absolutely Nothing about the charges, ordinaries, metals, etc. If he/she did the person would know that a bend is an honourable ordinary and the bend sinister is the same thing and does not represent a "bastard". That person should know that a regular bend with a baton on the bend is the actual meaning of one of illegitimate birth. How do I know. I've studied the subject for over 25 years. I personally think it is an act of stupidity to put something down like a "bar sinister" as there is no such derivation in any research volume on heraldry.Bill Wendeborn
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