Member Since: Sep. 19, 2009

Amy Fernandez


Biography

Amy Fernandez acquired her first Chinese Crested in 1981. In the past 27 years, her Razzmatazz kennel has produced six generations of champions.

She is president of the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America, and has edited the official club newsletter, The Xolo News since 1986. In 2003, she had the honor of judging the Mexican Xolo Specialty in Tijuana.

Amy is a member of the World Dog Press, and past president of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). She is a feature writer for Dog World, the AKC Gazette, Popular Dogs, Dogs in Review, and Top Notch Toys. In 2003 her book Dog Breeding As A Fine Art was the overall winner of the DWAA writing competition. Her writing has also won the Elsworth Howell award, the Robert Cole award, and the PAW Arthur Award.

She is the author of Dog Grooming-A Short History (2009, Puppy Care Education), Operations Manual for the Xoloitzcuintli (2009, Puppy Care Education), Operations Manual for the Chinese Crested (2009, Puppy Care Education), The Xoloitzcuintli Handbook (1999), Hairless Dogs-The Naked Truth. (2000), The Chihuahua Bible (Barrons), The Poodle (TFH), The Maltese (TFH), Training Your Dachshund (Barrons) and The Xoloitzcuintli (Kennel Club Books).

Her dog paintings have received awards from the Society of Illustrators, The Pastel Society of America, The Art Show at the Dog Show, and can be found in the Dog Museum of America. Samples of her artwork can be viewed online at www.Amyfernandez.net.

Where to find Amy Fernandez online

Website: http://Amyfernandez.net

Books

Origins of the Modern Bulldog (British Bulldog)    by Amy Fernandez
Price: $4.99 USD. 7170 words. Published by Puppy Care Education  on July 30, 2011. Nonfiction.
A well-written, brief, but detailed and referenced history of the origins of today’s Bulldog, also known as the British Bulldog. This book spans the period from the early 1800s to the beginning of the 1900s. It provides an excellent introduction to the history of this breed, tracing its development from the original bull-baiting Bulldog to its modern role as a family pet and show dog.
Operations Manual for the Chinese Crested (2nd Edition)    by Amy Fernandez
Price: $4.99 USD. 15470 words. Published by Puppy Care Education  on November 29, 2009. Nonfiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Revised and updated 2011 Edition. Fully illustrated ebook providing an excellently written, in depth look at the Chinese Crested breed worldwide. It is ideal for breeders, owners and judges who aim to improve the quality and soundness of this lovely breed. Amy is an award winning journalist who has owned and bred Chinese Cresteds for 27 years.
Dog Grooming - A Short History    by Amy Fernandez
Price: $2.99 USD. 7100 words. Published by Puppy Care Education  on September 21, 2009. Nonfiction.
This illustrated book gives a short but detailed history of dog grooming, and the trials and tribulations of the development of show dog grooming and dog grooming in general. From the days of hand clipping and no running water, this book by award winning author Amy Fernandez, tells the story of how dog grooming has grown up.
Operations Manual for the Xoloitzcuintli    by Amy Fernandez
Price: $6.99 USD. 15030 words. Published by Puppy Care Education  on September 19, 2009. Nonfiction.
This book has been republished in October 2011, and now includes many more photos. Illustrated book. The complete guide to the Xoloitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless dog, for judges, breeders, owners and everyone else interested in this ancient breed.

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