Review: Great advice on how to pick the right dog
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 25, 2012
This is a very insightful and thorough book for the breeds that it presents. The only criticism I would offer is that I wish the book included more breeds. However, that being said, I feel that someone seeking a dog could use the process Miller presents for these breeds to determine whether any other breed is a good fit. Personally, I am partial to Redbone Coonhounds, but they seem to be a lesser known breed. I also have a Golden Retriever and Miller's assessment is for the most part very correct. Each dog is going to have its quirks that either match or differ from the tendencies of the breed. Miller offers assessments for each breed in the book and lets a would-be owner know what the pitfalls may be for each breed as well as the blessed benefits. I wouldn't trade my dogs for anything, regardless of any drawbacks there may be to their specific breed. As Miller points out, it is best to know what kinds of things you will expect your dog to do with you, such as dog sports or therapy work. Maybe you'd rather have a couch potato dog that keeps pace with your sedentary lifestyle, in which case I would recommend the Redbone, but Miller's book will help you hone in on which dog would be best for you in that case, as well. Be sure to follow her guidelines on researching the breed and you should be well on your way to finding a long-term companion.