The Complete Standard Poodle
by Eileen Geeson
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Author: Eileen GeesonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-04-28
ISBN: 0876056028
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Howell Book House
Book Reviews of The Complete Standard Poodle
Book Review: Great Book, Great Breed! Needs update
Summary: 5 Stars
Having bought 6 books on the breed I chose to raise, I found Eileen Geeson's book by far the most informative. Although I was reluctant to purchase a book that is 12 years out-of-date, reviews persuaded me to give it a read.
As soon as my Complete Standard Poodle arrived, I dove in. The author has bred, shown, and judged standard Poodles in the UK for three decades (by 1998). She is recognized as the leading British authority on the breed. She provides excellent history and photographs of outstanding dogs and great advice on how to judge, groom, breed,and raise standard Poodles.
To my total astonishment, she feeds her champion Poodles, and recommends you feed your Poodle, the RAW-MEATY-BONES diet!
"There is no doubt that dogs like a variety of foods. Being natural carnivores they love the internal organs of other animals such as beef (usually complete with well-chewed grass and vegetables), their meat, bones. everything. As natural scavengers they eat anything from scraps to the compost heap. Dogs descended from wolves and still carry their natural instincts. These instincts are often depressed by an owner who refuses to accept their dog is a dog. I have had Poodles come to stay with me who will not so much as look at a raw meaty bone while there is a human in sight, yet leave the dog alone with the bone and you will soon hear it crunching with great passion."
In addition to RMB, she says table scraps and cooked veggies are good supplements to the diet. Tom Lonsdale (author of Raw Meaty Bones) could have written Ms. Geeson's feeding recommendations. I would love to know if she read Dr. Lonsdale's earlier writings; his major book was not published until 2001. The book has no index and acknowledges only a few Poodle experts and photographers. Perhaps, Ms. Geeson is simply a sensible dog expert, who recognizes dogs' wolf origins and the dietary needs of carnivorous pets.
My Poodle babies adore raw-meaty-bones. I am happy to follow Ms. Geeson's advice to feed my Poodles RMB. I wonder how many other standard Poodle owners have similarly followed her advice. She is the leading Poodle expert in the UK ....
I wish only that she, or a follower, will update this good book with recent genetic and health information. Cropping tails has become unlawful in some countries; how does this affect judging? Nonetheless, this is by far the most informative book on standard Poodles yet written. I recommend it.
Summary of The Complete Standard Poodle
For the first time, the Standard Poodlethe largest of the three poodle varietieshas a book to itself, concentrating on its history and development, and describing the Standard Poodles charming character and working ability. The Poodles ancient origins are traced, focusing on its role as a waterretriever, and its appeal as one of the most successful of show dogs. There is also valuable advice on puppy training, exercise, coat care and nutrition as well as tips for the first time poodle owner. This wonderful book is illustrated with top-quality color and black and white photographs.Eileen Geeson has been actively involved with Standard Poodles for over thirty years, and has enjoyed considerable success with her Janavons prefix. Ms. Geeson is an international Championship Show judge and is vice chair of the Standard Poodle Club.Dogs Books
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