Good GSD Reading?

Konotashi · 01-10-2010, 10:28 PM

I was wondering what GSD books you guys would recommend. I don't own one (yet), but I bought "German Shepherds for Dummies" yesterday. So far it seems helpful, and I like the information it gives. Not done reading it yet, though.

I heard that the Terra Nova "The German Shepherd Dog" was a good one.

Any other ideas?

WayneMeganGSD · 01-10-2010, 10:32 PM

Get The Monks of New Skete. That's all you will need, my friend.

onyx'girl · 01-10-2010, 10:34 PM

The homepage here has several book recommendations. There is also a forum about books to read.
Check your library for these:
Bones would rain from the sky by Suzanne Clothier
The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell,
^these two aren't so much GSD books but worth reading!
The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture by Max v Stephenitz
Just reading thru the threads here, you'll learn so much about the different lines and everything else related to the breed.
BTW Welcome to the site!

Kayos and Havoc · 01-10-2010, 10:39 PM

I am not sure I would go quite that far Sergeant. The newer release is better than the old release.

This book is not about GSD's specifcally but the author has GSD's and she uses some of their examples in her book. It is an excellent read about our relationships with dogs. The book is "If Dog's Prayer's Were Answered, Bones Would Rain From the Sky" by Suzanne Clothier. I have read it numerous times. It is one doag book I always come back to read every few years.

There is a website called dogwise that has the best dog related catalog in the country I think. The website is http://www.dogwise.com

Check it out!

Kayos and Havoc · 01-10-2010, 10:40 PM

Jane I see we posted at the same time and both recommended "Bones"

Great book.

WayneMeganGSD · 01-10-2010, 10:43 PM

I'd go as far as saying it's the best book I've read on dogs so far. But I've only read one other. Clifford the Big Red Dog. Lol

StGeorgeK9 · 01-10-2010, 10:45 PM

I will back up Bones would rain from the sky, and The other end of the leash. Love both these books, they are not specifically for GSD's but I will tell you, these books are excellent for dog psychology.

onyx'girl · 01-10-2010, 10:46 PM

Hey Sargeant ~you have to get busy reading this winter! You'll love the ones we suggested! I loved The story of Edgar Sawtelle, even though it was't stated GSD's were the breed in the book, it was really good.
LOL, Kathy!! And yes it is!

Kayos and Havoc · 01-10-2010, 10:51 PM

I too have Read Edgar Sawtelle. The breed in the book is remarkably like GSD's. It is a great story.

mahhi22 · 01-10-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted By: The SergeantI'd go as far as saying it's the best book I've read on dogs so far. But I've only read one other. Clifford the Big Red Dog. Lol

01-10-2010, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	Good GSD Reading? I was wondering what GSD books you guys would recommend. I don't own one (yet), but I bought "German Shepherds for Dummies" yesterday. So far it seems helpful, and I like the information it gives. Not done reading it yet, though. I heard that the Terra Nova "The German Shepherd Dog" was a good one. Any other ideas? __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

01-10-2010, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
WayneMeganGSD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois/Missouri Posts: 330	Re: Good GSD Reading? Get The Monks of New Skete. That's all you will need, my friend. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself." ~ Josh Billings

01-10-2010, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Re: Good GSD Reading? The homepage here has several book recommendations. There is also a forum about books to read. Check your library for these: Bones would rain from the sky by Suzanne Clothier The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell, ^these two aren't so much GSD books but worth reading! The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture by Max v Stephenitz Just reading thru the threads here, you'll learn so much about the different lines and everything else related to the breed. BTW Welcome to the site! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-10-2010, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: Good GSD Reading? I am not sure I would go quite that far Sergeant. The newer release is better than the old release. This book is not about GSD's specifcally but the author has GSD's and she uses some of their examples in her book. It is an excellent read about our relationships with dogs. The book is "If Dog's Prayer's Were Answered, Bones Would Rain From the Sky" by Suzanne Clothier. I have read it numerous times. It is one doag book I always come back to read every few years. There is a website called dogwise that has the best dog related catalog in the country I think. The website is http://www.dogwise.com Check it out! __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

01-10-2010, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: Good GSD Reading? Jane I see we posted at the same time and both recommended "Bones" Great book. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

01-10-2010, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
WayneMeganGSD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois/Missouri Posts: 330	Re: Good GSD Reading? I'd go as far as saying it's the best book I've read on dogs so far. But I've only read one other. Clifford the Big Red Dog. Lol __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself." ~ Josh Billings

01-10-2010, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
StGeorgeK9 Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 1,858	Re: Good GSD Reading? I will back up Bones would rain from the sky, and The other end of the leash. Love both these books, they are not specifically for GSD's but I will tell you, these books are excellent for dog psychology. __________________ Betsy Ava GSD 3.5yrs Champ 1985, Heidi 2000

01-10-2010, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Re: Good GSD Reading? Hey Sargeant ~you have to get busy reading this winter! You'll love the ones we suggested! I loved The story of Edgar Sawtelle, even though it was't stated GSD's were the breed in the book, it was really good. LOL, Kathy!! And yes it is! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-10-2010, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: Good GSD Reading? I too have Read Edgar Sawtelle. The breed in the book is remarkably like GSD's. It is a great story. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

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