Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I gave up on this book after 8 chapters of growing increasingly disgusted. This book is filled with unnecessary, detailed information seemingly designed to grab the attention of readers who otherwise might be saying, "ho-hum," (i.e. doctor's office sequence), and other ego-boosting examples, which make me think a more appropriate title to this book may well be, ME, ME, ME, and MY wife, and MY home, and MY dog. All of that, however, is not what compelled me to rate this item as a 1 star. It was rather the author's misguided, misinformed, and in fact, stupid, and heartless assertions in this book regarding dogs in general; to wit, (1) keeping your dog in a garage, (2) stating the absolute ridiculous concept that "backyard breeders" were more concerned about the "preservation of the breed" than they were in making money, and then in the next sentence relaying that all the puppies were $375-$400 each, and prior to that how this particular breed of dog was the most popular [hardly needing "preservation"] (3) relaying that he knew enough to "steer clear" of puppy mill dogs because they could have health problems. This was all at the beginning of the book, and I was already livid and heartsick. "Backyard breeders" are CLEARLY AND ONLY "in it for the money." As a long-time rescuer and rehabilitator of puppy mill dogs, this author's ignoble reason for not purchasing one of these was sickening. Please - do not avoid a puppy mill dog (one purchased in a pet store) because you may get one that is less than healthy - please avoid purchasing one of these because you will contribute to the horrific perpetual cycle of their parents living in a filthy, tiny cage, in some barn somewhere, being bred until they die. Don't assist this man in profitting any more than he has off of Marley. Instead, put your money towards helping a dog at your local shelter or humane society. If you would like a dear one to love like Marley, get on Petfinder.com and adopt. There are so many that need your help.