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Staffordshire Terriers: American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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Not the best
Good Introductory Book
A must buy book for an American Staffordshire Terrier owner

Staffordshire Terriers: American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Anna Katherine Nicholas
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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The American Staffordshire Terrier: Gamester and Guardian (Howell's Best of Breed Library)

ASIN: 0866226370

Customer Reviews:

Not the best.......2004-03-28

When I got this book I knew it was from 1991,but there were pictures in from 1985 it left me with the feeling it was an old book .The overall feeling of this book was that there was a lot of good info about the kennels in the U.S.A.but the lay-out is in my opninion not so good.
So overall 3 stars for the book!

Good Introductory Book.......2004-03-27

I found this book to contain repetitive information. As well, the pictures in the book (which there are lots of) unfortunately are almost all from the early to mid 80's (still lots of beautiful boys/girls). Perhaps, I'm an owner who is looking for more than general information.

I'm not slagging the book, it does have good info. It may be better suited to those who are new owners of the breeds, or those who have a new found interest in the Staffordshire terriers. It's a nice looking hardcover book, that'll look good on any owners' book shelf or coffee table. I'll keep this book handy for friends/family to read, if they have any concerns or have been misinformed about the dreaded "pitbulls".

A must buy book for an American Staffordshire Terrier owner.......1999-05-15

This is a very well written book by a very respected AKC judge and it thoroughly covers the breed. I found the kennel histories most informative and wuld reccomend this to be part of every American Staffordshire Terrier owners library.

Average customer rating:

This is a must have book for Am Staff owners.

The American Staffordshire Terrier
Jacqueline O'Neil , Jacqueline Fraser , William Watson Denlinger , and R. Annabel Rathman
Manufacturer: Denlinger's Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0877141347

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This is a must have book for Am Staff owners........1998-12-07

This book is a must have for all Am Staff owners. It has information specifically for the Am Staff. Not the usual generic dog information. Jackie Frasier is a long time owner/breeder who has done it all with her Am Staffs. This book also contains information on all of the foundation kennels and the kennels of today. Great pictures of important dogs past and present. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)

Average customer rating:

BEST BOOK OUT THERE

Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
Jane Hogg Frome
Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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American Pit Bull Terrier: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)

ASIN: 1593782101

Book Description

Undoubtedly one of the world's most courageous and versatile dogs, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier proves to be an excellent companion for family and a flawless watchdog. He is spirited, talented and able to overcome any task set before him. His loyalty knows no bounds and his rightly proud owner is the center of his universe. For the owner seeking a close canine pal and a readily trained companion, the Staff is a brilliant selection. Illustrated with over 135 color photographs, this introductory guide provides discussions on breed history, characteristics and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Staffordshire Bull Terrier from puppyhood to the senior years.

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BEST BOOK OUT THERE.......2007-02-21

While researching my dog I went bonkers buying books. This one by far is the best one i purchased /looked at!

The American Staffordshire Terrier: Gamester and Guardian (Howell's Best of Breed Library)

Average customer rating:

excellent
great intro to the Amstaff!
Gamester & Guardian - Sarah Foster
It's the greatest book about AST I've ever read !
Honest Amstaff Book

The American Staffordshire Terrier: Gamester and Guardian (Howell's Best of Breed Library)
Sarah Foster
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Binding: Hardcover

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The American Pit Bull Terrier Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)

ASIN: 0876050038

Book Description

The American Staffordshire Terrier: Gamester and Guardian is an invaluable reference for every owner of this breed, anyone considering becoming an owner of this breed or anyone simply looking for expert, reliable information on the AmStaff. The chapter topics include an absorbing history, the breed standard with an in-depth explanation of all the requirements, acquiring an AmStaff, keeping your dog happy and thriving, showing, performance activities, and more. An appendix giving important names and addresses and a detailed index round out this excellent resource on the breed.
Howell Best of Breed Library

Customer Reviews:

excellent.......2006-08-14

i think this bokk is the most informative book on american staffordshire terriers that i have read to date.
Alot of good photos of amstaffs .
well worth purchasing.
2 thumbs up

great intro to the Amstaff!.......2006-03-14

Great book, full of info and a good 'break down' of the breed standard.
Could have had more Colour Photos but great for the newbies to the breed!

Gamester & Guardian - Sarah Foster.......2005-08-27

Brilliant! Already have this book myself and bought this one as a present for a friend. It is a beautiful read on a beautiful breed.

It's the greatest book about AST I've ever read !.......2002-03-31

There's everything about breed history, housing, training and making your AST healthy and happy. And I like pictures and humorous comments.

Honest Amstaff Book.......1999-12-28

Wow! Not too many books like this have been written, I can only think of one other dedicated to the AST. This is a knowledgeable and honest written book detailing the breed showing all sides of the sometimes (most times) ill perceived breed.

American Pit Bull (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Average customer rating:

Not as good as it could have been
great beginning book for great dogs
Very Handy To Have...
Pet Lighthouse Staff Review
America Pit Bull Terriers/American Staffordshire Terriers

American Pit Bull (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Joe Stahlkuppe
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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A New Owner's Guide to the American Pit Bull Terriers (JG Dog)

ASIN: 0764110527

Product Description

These sturdy canines require rigorous training, but can become faithful companions or dauntless guard dogs. Books in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2000

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as it could have been.......2002-12-23

While this book has a lot of information for people who have a puppy, it offers minimal information for someone like me who has just brought home an adult Staffy. The book has a lot of info on how to crate train a puppy, the importance of socialization and other topics that can pertain to adult dogs, but if there was just one paragraph on how to make an adult dog feel comfortable in it's new home, or what I should expect during the first week, I would have given this book 4 stars!

I was also looking for a book that would give me the basics on what type of collar/brush/leash to buy, but when I got to that section, the authors advice was to ask your vet.

While the pictures were great, I would quickly trade them for more information!

great beginning book for great dogs.......2002-12-14

as a serious protection dog lover, i bought this book to buffer my growing library of "doggy trivia", and i refer to it every time someone in my neighborhood brings one home. it has been loaned out and returned a few times, and it seems to help those who take the time to read it.
it is light on the eyes (love the pictures, and my dog looks like the white dog on page 16-american bully), and light on the mind, very easy to read! i will credit this book for one very special reason, and that is that it lists legal problems one can expect when having a pit lookalike or the real thing. this book actually lead me to research further into what laws pertain in my area of the world, and it made me realize the benefit of preparing for our move next year. this aspect alone is important for any pit owner. because most insurance companies will not allow groomer or vet stats into their computers (the results would kill their ability to dole out insurance because the pomeranian, chow chow, cocker spaniel, and scottie owners would be ahead of pits for bites), this book is important. it shows that these dogs are sited for media and statistical exploitation.
i recommend it for the beginning pit lover. it shows the dogs i see in my friend's homes, the ones that love the kids and are not allowed to be a problem. please buy it if you have a pit, and if you don't buy it anyway. you may learn to discern where the propaganda came from.
as the owner of an american bully who resembles a pit, i can attest to the problems we, the good dog owners, face because of owners of dogs who will never own books!
i also recommend this book for any boston terrier owner. i have found that these dogs came from the truncated nosed pits of the 1800's. it is a great history of where your companion animal came from. see carl semencic books. go pits!

Very Handy To Have..........2002-11-11

If your thinking about getting a American Pit Bull Terrier, this book is perfect to have. It tells you the history of the breeds , how to train them , and what to exspect when you adopt one into your home. I'm a owner of 2 lovable american pitbull terrier puppies.....

Pet Lighthouse Staff Review.......2001-06-21

We found this book informative and well written. Most of the information seems directed towards people new to the breed. Helpful description explaining the basic personality of the breed, and some helpful health tips round this book out to be good reading material for people interested in purchasing an American Pit Bull Terrier.

America Pit Bull Terriers/American Staffordshire Terriers.......2000-12-08

This book is a "must have" for anyone with a pit or amstaff. It covers all the basic information about the care of the breed. It's written in an easy to read format and contains great pictures. I'll keep this book as a reference.

American Staffordshire Terrier (Kennel Club Book)

Average customer rating:

Extremely Useful Guide

American Staffordshire Terrier (Kennel Club Book)
Joseph Janish
Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1593782489

Book Description

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide provides an excellent introduction to the breed, detailing its controversial beginnings as a fighting dog and its ascent to working dog, show dog and companion, as well as relating the breed's characteristics, temperament, owner requirements and a sensible training regimen.

Customer Reviews:

Extremely Useful Guide.......2006-07-25

As a person fond of dogs, not a professional, and first-time-owner of an American Staffordshire, I found this guide extremely useful, and well organised. The guide is what it should be: a book with tips, hints guides, and what to do and not to do. If you are not knowledgable on raising a pup or dog, this is certainly a good book to own!

A New Owner's Guide to Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Average customer rating:

So - SO
Introduction to Staffords
Poor production values
ALL AROUND GOOD READ
Quite comprehensive

A New Owner's Guide to Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Dayna Lemke
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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American Staffordshire Terrier (Kennel Club Book)

ASIN: 0793827922

Customer Reviews:

So - SO.......2006-11-07

This book is decent for people new to dogs in general. I'd hoped to find more info specific to staffords especially in training and dealing with common stafford problems like chewing and skin problems. There are some things inside I didn't know, so I'd still say it was worth the price.

Introduction to Staffords.......2006-02-09

This book is a wonderful introduction to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier! It provides not only a confirmation information but also a history of the breed, how to care for and train it and what types of activities are enjoyed by staffords and their owners. Quality, often large, color photos really round out this book. If you are considering a stafford, this is the first book you should purchase.

Poor production values.......2005-02-16

I haven't read this book. I own it, but I haven't read it. The reason I haven't read it is because they chose an unfortunate font for the text of the book, a font that's too "dense" on the page. I kid you not. I admit it's a strange criticism but if reading a book is an exercise in eye strain, that's a problem. The only time it lets up is on the one page where the font inexplicably changes. And what's with the photo on the page three title page? That's an American Staffordshire Terrier, not an SBT. It has cropped ears, and its legs and neck are long. I gave it three stars because I didn't think it was fair to completely pan a book I haven't read, and the photos that are actually of SBTs are adorable

ALL AROUND GOOD READ.......2001-03-10

A really good book well written by somebody who obviously knows the breed first hand. Whatever you would like to know about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is here in one book. Whether you would like to show your dog or just provide the best possible care for your best friend, all of the answers are here. VERY highly recommended for either a fancier of the breed or for anybody who wishes to learn more about it.

Quite comprehensive.......2000-11-30

It is amazing the amount of facts to be taken in consideration when you purchase a new dog, if the SBT is on your short list, this book is a must buy, aside from the average information needed in make the decision, it is obvious the amount of time, dedication and love the author has or the breed, one of the most incredible dogs finally gets a great source of info for the beginner Staff Bull owner, alongside with great pictures, this books gives you everything you need to konw before and right after you get your Sttafordshire Bull Terrier

The Ultimate Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Book of the Breed)

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The Ultimate Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Book of the Breed)
Clare Lee , and Joyce Shorrock
Manufacturer: Ringpress Books
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American Pit Bull and Staffordshire Terriers: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training (A Complet)

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Good Basic Beginners Book
basic pet store knowledge
Excellent book for potential owner of an Amstaff or APBT!
Don't buy this one
This is a very informative, well written book.

American Pit Bull and Staffordshire Terriers: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training (A Complet)
Joe Stahlkuppe
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Customer Reviews:

Good Basic Beginners Book.......2000-01-31

As a first time dog/Amstaff owner, I found this book very helpful for the first couple of months of ownership, but would highly recommend following it up with The American Staffordshire Terrier by Jacqueline Fraser ASAP.

basic pet store knowledge.......1999-12-28

Sorry folks, this is a basic dog book. You could put a poodle on the cover and you wouldnt have to change the text. Someone didnt do thier homework on this one.Its a waste of time and money at the breeds expense!

Excellent book for potential owner of an Amstaff or APBT!.......1999-11-06

I really enjoyed this book. I am not yet an Amstaff or APBT owner but I found the information in this book to be extremely informative as I attempt to evaluate whether this breed is the right choice for me. The pictures are just excellent.

Don't buy this one.......1999-09-10

This book was a waste of time and money. There was very little specific information on the breed except on probably 3-5 pages. Almost everything else should just say canine.

This is a very informative, well written book........1999-08-11

The author covers everthing from housebreaking and training to what to look for in body structure, to what to expect from your APBT. It answered all the questions I had and more that I didn't know yet. It's a great book, a definite buy.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

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Staffordshire Bull Terriers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
Tracy Libby
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0793837766

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Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a multi-purpose breed with a strong build and friendly nature. This book features useful tips on how to maintain a proper diet for your Staffordshire Bull Terriers to help ward off obesity.

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