The German Shorthaired Pointer: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

Nancy Campbell captures the true essence of the breed in her personal, up-close approach. Her descriptions of what makes the GSP special, I found are accurate and heart warming. Not only is the book informative and extremely well organized, it is also fun reading! I especially liked some of the training techniques. I have tried them and they work.

We love our adopted shelter GSP dog and when were thinking of one, we bought this invaluable book. Excellent information, characterization of the breed and written with humor. This book is for current owners and potential owners. We love our dog and use this book as a reference when we have questions on him. This book accurately described his temperant, needs and how to care for him.

This book is intended for those considering the breed, and it is a wonderful and funny introduction. It is also a fine book for those who have owned GSPs before to enjoy and reflect on their experience with the breed. A must for a person considering getting the breed for the first time. It is in depth about the breed history, standard, and breed character. Not a training guide, but that is not its apparent purpose. Read this one BEFORE you get a GSP.

This book was an excellent overview of the breed with many first hand accounts to accent the information. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about living with German Shorthair Pointers.

If you really want to know what it is like to have a german shorthaired pointer as part of your family ... read this book. It accurately describes the wonderful personality of this outstanding breed. I thought I was reading my pets diary. She uses humor while thoroughly describing the breeds attitudes, behaviors and dispsition. It also gives the reader a pronounced perspective on some of the individual characteristics the owner should have to fully enjoy this loving dog. I actually had tears in my eyes when I read the last chapter "As Your Shorthair Ages". Nancy, thanks for a book that shows the shorthair not only as a fine-tuned hunter and retriever, but as a sensative and loving companion.