The Great American Dog Show Game

By Alvin Grossman

Book Overview

Looking back on his 30 plus years in the dog breeding game, the author wondered how he made it from a stumbling novice to journeyman exhibitor, to the exalted ranks of dog show judging. In an effort to impart some of the knowledge he has gained he has written this booking using levity and cartoons.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877141096
• ISBN13: 9780877141099
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Doral Publishing
• Length: 63 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent source for those just entering the dog show game

This is an excellent book for those that are thinking about showing their dogs and are wondering what is involved. Not only does the author explain what steps he took to get from novice owner to dog show judge, but also any questions that he had (and the answers he was given) and his own thoughts that he had along the way. For example, I finally figured out what a special was! This format is quite effective at helping the novice who may have the same type of questions that he had when he was starting out. Though he emphasizes one breed in particular, the information is equally applicable to all breeds.Since it is a generalized book on the subject, he has left out a lot of details that are involved with showing and breeding dogs, of which many can be negative and heartbreaking. However, these details are available elsewhere once one decides to get serious about showing. As a primer for learning about dog shows, this is an excellent book.