The Maxim Chronicles

A year with a Champion Poodle. Maxim was a black Standard Poodle raised in Israel but returned to his breeder in Ottawa and then to live with the Jordans and pursue his destiny.
"A charming medley of humour, information and storytelling, The Maxim Chronicles depicts a close-knit family's trials, frustrations and ultimate success in adopting a high-spirited canine and bringing him to 'The Show'. With undertones of Peter Mayle, and Farley Mowat, this is a book for dog lovers ad a warning for those with ambitions for their pets." YZ, Ottawa
"What a treasure The Maxim chronicles are! Anyone who has read and enjoyed John Grogan's Marley and Me will love this year in the life of a champion show dog. As the author tells us, "Max is one handsome dog and surely a winner by any standard. Jordan also has a winner on his hands with this book." MPS, Baskin Beach
"Witty and entertaining, Doug Jordan keeps you laughing at the serious, and not so serious side of owning a dog, pedigreed poodle or not." Robin Roscoe, DVM