This amazing book dedicated for the first-time potential breeder, fascinates and informs as well, active fanciers with years of experience in the field. This serious work is very well illustrated with appropriate photographs and is interjected with a marvelous sense of humor through numerous illustrations. The book includes not just the ideal experiences, but also the "what if ..." occurrences. The chapters proceed in a logical progression. Included is an extensive glossary of terminology. The indexing by individual subject or problem is a complete referral. This piece of artistry painted with words has saved the lives of innumerable dams and offspring. Even the most experienced breeders are now whelping their litters "by The Book"! This rarity in the realm of dogs and breeding is destined to become a classic in its own time and beyond.

This is a very informative and well organized book. I bought it before I got my Vizsla, and it has helped me a lot to find right right approach to this lovely but occasionally exuberant breed. It has lots of good advice for all stages. A slight drawback for Europeans is the book's American-centred view, but this really affects only the chapter on tests and championships (less than 10% of the book). The book has many excellent photographs, all black and white but all very well shot. Some fill a whole page and are so cute that you'd tear them out and frame them. I have since also bought the 2nd edition of Gay Gottlieb's book, which has many cute colour pictures and which, among many other things, covers the subject of test and trials in the UK well, but I still like Coffman's book too. The two books complement each other nicely. Buy and read both before you venture into getting a Vizsla. It's a worthwhile investment for both your and your future dog's happiness, and a good read.