Just Goldens (Just...)

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Summary: A touching tribute to a special breed
Review: Any Golden Retriever human companion who can read this without a tear in their eye must have had a lobotomy. The author's limited words are right on the mark. And the photographs capture the essence of "goldenness". I could only hope for even higher quality printing

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Summary: Dale Spartas knows Goldens!
Review: I bought this book because, after perusing it in the bookstore, I kept saying YES as I read the commentary about my chosen breed. Anyone who has ever owned (or been owned) by this wonderful breed will delight in the text and gorgeous photographs. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who has a Golden Retriever!

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Summary: Not Quite as Expected
Review: I don't like to cut down someone else's hard work, but the book is a little pricey for what you get. First of all, the intro leads me to believe that the writer of the book never has owned a golden. Big minus there. He does make some good observations that will make you smile, though, which brings value back to the book and some of the commentary is right on the money. Secondly, there are some beautiful photos, but be aware there are several of them are just so-so, showing several consecutive photos of the same thing with the same dog on the same occasion. Some are probably not much different than the ones you have in your own photo album. This was a bit disappointing. This is a good book to collect if you collect golden books or golden paraphenalia or are looking for a decent coffee table book, but I don't think it's quite as good as it could be.

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Summary: Just Goldens? Just Wonderful!
Review: This is the definitive book for anyone who has been, or is planning to be owned by a 24-karat dog.