{"product_id":"the-life-and-times-of-thomas-wikman-9780998084954","title":"The Life and Times of Le Bronco von der Lenhle: Stories and Tips from Thirteen Years with a Leonberger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful tribute to the author's beloved Bronco. The stories are heartwarming as well as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einformative-a true glimpse into life with a Leonberger. The adorable illustrations are icing on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe cake.\" -D'Nae Wilson, President, Leonberger Health Foundation International\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A lovely tribute to Bronco, with lots of resources for general Leonberger information.\" -Julie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchaffert, Leonberger Club of America breeder since 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're thinking of getting a Leonberger, or if you've already owned one and know how rewarding the experience can be, you'll want to read the story of Le Bronco von der Lenhle, called Bronco, who came into the lives of the Wikman family of Dallas, Texas, in 2007. Bronco, a recipient of the Leonberger Health Foundation International's Grey Muzzle Award, lived an unusually long life for a Leonberger-almost thirteen years. His human family is convinced that what helped him exceed his breed's normal life expectancy was his brave and loving heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere you'll read about some of Bronco's amazing feats: the night he scared away a prowler; the day he performed a hamster search and rescue; the time he stumped the Geek Squad; and the late night he snuck into the kitchen and ate a two-pound bag of dog treats, a box of pastries, a loaf of bread, a grilled chicken, and a Key lime pie, all in one sitting. You'll also read about his unflappable calm during a north Texas tornado and his stoicism as he endured health challenges in his later years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to entertaining stories, these pages contain a wealth of practical guidance, including\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a history of the Leonberger breed;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- advice for the care of very large dogs;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- breed-specific health and genetic information;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- training and feeding tips; \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- suggestions for finding a breeder;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the official breed standard; and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- an extensive resource guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronco's fearlessness, tolerance, and affectionate nature warmed the hearts of everyone who met him, and his sometimes uncanny adventures with his human and canine companions will bring a smile to the face of every dog lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author is donating the proceeds from the sale of this book to the Leonberger Health Foundation International.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Wikman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0998084956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998084954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thebes Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/03\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d","brand":"Thomas Wikman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44076239061247,"sku":"9780998084954","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_75520edd-07a5-4c2b-bec1-3ffcd64342f3.jpg?v=1685463914","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-life-and-times-of-thomas-wikman-9780998084954","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}