Matt whyman sausage dog

I snorted with laughter out loud at several of the incidents described the 'white wine' incident What a warm and funny insight into the author's life this book gives you!

I snorted with laughter out loud at several of the incidents described the 'white wine' incident especially, horror and hysteria at the same time!

A lovely portrayal of a family as mad about animals as I myself am, with the usual initial excitement from children at a new pet with duties for looking after it soon after falling to a parent - boy do I know that feeling! Feb 01, Ellen rated it it was ok. I came across this on a display at the library, and thought of my mom, who has a sausage dog. Seemed like a good enough choice for an amusing read during my long commute.

It is a cute and funny story that seemed to cover a greater period of time than it does. I really enjoyed it for a while, perhaps the first half or so.

There were a few things I didn't care for in the story, but I was overlooking those bits. Unfortunately, by the end I wasn't enjoying it as much. I smirked often, and even laugh I came across this on a display at the library, and thought of my mom, who has a sausage dog.

I smirked often, and even laughed aloud a few times. I didn't think it was awful, but I didn't think it was all that good either. Apr 17, Jacqui rated it did not like it.

More like a humorous magazine article. Feb 29, Rebeca rated it it was amazing. A hilariousl charming account of life with a dachshund as a fellow dachshund owner. Heart warming and fun read. Aug 18, lavender rated it it was amazing. Jun 01, Alice Rhodes rated it really liked it. This book is an autobiographical account of Matt Whyman's life before, leading up to and in having a dachshund puppy, lined with anecdotes from the lives of himself, his wife and their four children, and their array of pets.

This book is non-fiction but displays all qualities of a story you can get lost in. Being a sausage dog fan, I greatly enjoyed this book and picturing Hercules in all of the mischief he finds himself in.

I greatly enjoyed Matt's development throughout, coming around to the id This book is an autobiographical account of Matt Whyman's life before, leading up to and in having a dachshund puppy, lined with anecdotes from the lives of himself, his wife and their four children, and their array of pets. I greatly enjoyed Matt's development throughout, coming around to the idea of getting another, smaller dog, and how his relationship with Hercules grows.

This book is lined with little stories from the families' lives which slot together to make a great and insightful read.

I felt the book picked up in the second half, particularly when Hercules comes into the picture and more of the book is focused solely on him.

Especially in the last quarter of the book, there were a few sections where I couldn't stop reading. In conclusion, for any sausage dog lovers who have owned or would be intrigued to read what it's like to own a sausage dog, this is the book for you. A good read told through and based off of the author's own experiences, lined with comedy and reality. May 05, Rosanna Threakall rated it it was amazing Shelves: absolute-faves , books-i-own.

This book is autobiographical but it still felt like a novel to me. There was suspense, emotion, laughter and amazing moments. I felt like I was invited into their home, like I was a lodger or something. I have never felt so close to animal character before and I completely fell in love with Sesi and Hercules. I think it takes a really special writer to be able to make you feel a connection to a dog, especially as I have never a pet myself. Its a light, quick read and I reccomend it to any sausag This book is autobiographical but it still felt like a novel to me.

Its a light, quick read and I reccomend it to any sausage dog lover :! Mar 23, Annie Thompson-Wallace rated it really liked it. There are sad moments of course, as there always are with a large family of pets, and human health issues too. Mr Whyman is rather depreciating of himself throughout the story, all for the sake of humour I hope!

Absolutely loved this book! Although we don't have mini pigs we did rescue a StBernard about 6 years ago and all I can say is that I can relate to so much of this book Apr 20, Lindsay Wilson rated it it was amazing. Really did make chuckle, especially those pesky terriers - owner of borderxLakeland terrier Feb 02, Vanessa rated it it was ok Shelves: fiction.

Nice book but not much about the dog! Mar 12, Mark Gourlay added it. Excellent, honest and funny. A good and easy read. Jul 29, Nicola Williams rated it really liked it.

If you love dachshunds, if you love dogs or animals in general, you will love this book. A genuinely lovely story that animal lovers will appreciate and get!

Hercules rules! Oct 21, David rated it really liked it. A feel good book that will make you smile all the way through. May 15, Katie Heron rated it really liked it. This book made me really happy. Fritz recognised himself on many pages :. Mar 12, Dawn rated it liked it. An enjoyable and relateable light read. Jul 21, Fiona rated it really liked it. Having inherited a dachshund from my grandmother, I can really relate to the embarrassment of having a sausage dog.

The book was well written and funny. Apr 18, Lisa rated it really liked it. Enjoyed this book. Helen Horton rated it it was amazing Oct 08, Lindsey Hobbs rated it liked it Apr 12, Evelyn Waugh: A Life Revisited. The Hairy Dieters: Fast Food. My Life with Wagner. Guide To Better Acol Bridge. The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating.

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Your cart Close. Download Image Download Image. Hercules isn't big or clever, but Emma is determined. She'll do everything, she promises More books by Matt Whyman. Left loading Praise for Walking with Sausage Dogs. Matt Whyman Matt Whyman has written novels and non-fiction for children and young adults, including the critically acclaimed Boy Kills Man.

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