Saturday, January 28, 2012

Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred-Josh Dean

Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred


Josh Dean

It Books, Feb 7 2012, $24.99

ISBN: 9780062020482



Using Jack Australian shepherd and his retinue as a fascinating entrance into the dog show world, Josh Dean writes a delightful look into why so many people invest so much money, emotion and time on these events. His career starts with Jack appearing to be a future superstar. Over the year we get to know him and his human team up close and personal as Jack is the ticket to help us on the outside understand what motivates so many people to participate. This includes the support elements like training, breeding, hairstyling, etc.; as Mr. Dean states that these shows keep some purebred breeds alive. Occasionally attendees like me see chaos when watching a dog show, but Mr. Dean explains it is very structured and how the lay person can better observe what is going on. Jack wins first prize as he turns Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred into an enjoyable romp.



Harriet Klausner

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