Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred
Josh Dean
Feb 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins
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Journalist Josh Dean tells the story of a loveable Australian Shepherd, Jack, on his novice tour through the exciting world of professional dog showing, following Jack from his first competitions in local school gymnasiums all the way to the great granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Dog Show. A veteran journalist, Dean shines a warm, steady light on the trials that Jack and his plucky, dedicated owners come to face, and uses their story to explore the larger histories of dog shows themselves; the fascinating and sometimes bizarre history of purebred dogs; and our complex, heartfelt relationships to the pets we grow to love. For dog lovers, readers of Marley & Me, Merle’s Door, and Oogy, and fans of Best in Show, Dean’s Show Dog is an irresistible instant classic.
But what does it really take to turn a family pet into a champion?
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look: Join journalist Josh Dean as he pulls back the curtain on the eccentric, high-stakes subculture of professional dog handlers and the American Kennel Club.
- The Westminster Dog Show: Experience the pressure, the politics, and the pageantry of America’s most famous dog show through the eyes of a first-time competitor.
- The Human-Animal Bond: A heartwarming and often hilarious exploration of the incredible relationship between people and their pets, perfect for any dog lover.
- History of Purebred Dogs: Delve into the fascinating and sometimes bizarre origins of purebreds and the traditions that shape the modern dog show.
Journalist Josh Dean tells the story of a loveable Australian Shepherd, Jack, on his novice tour through the exciting world of professional dog showing, following Jack from his first competitions in local school gymnasiums all the way to the great granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Dog Show....
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22 reviews
Elisabeth Lay
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February 6, 2015
For those who love dogs and wonder what it would be like to have a show dog, this book does a great job of describing the challenge and thrill of the show world. With a light touch of humor, Show Dog tells an engaging story of one dog's road to recognition. Some language and humor was not high class, thus the 4 stars.
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Katrina Dawn Whyte
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September 21, 2023
I just loved the book. For me we have just started with puppies and shows and already sometimes we're 3rd to 10th place on the list in our town. We're a little unorthodox in dog shows, we're lucky to have the female Malamute for a bad man did something that we would of had to race her to the vet.
Julio Rojas
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January 16, 2016
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About the author
Josh Dean is a former deputy editor of Men's Journal and was one of the founding editors of PLAY, the New York Times sports magazine. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Outside, GQ, Popular Science, and many others. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son.
Josh Dean is a former deputy editor of Men's Journal and was one of the founding editors of PLAY, the New York Times sports magazine. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Outside, GQ, Popular Science, and many others. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son.
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