Written by the leading authority on Belgian breeds and a renowned international judge, Dr. Robert Pollet, this new colorful volume dedicated to the Belgian Sheepdog offers a comprehensive look at the history, personality and physical characteristics of this strong and agile working dog. Few breeds boast the versatility of the Belgian Sheepdog: a herding dog, a guard dog, a top competition dog, a police and military dog, a search and rescue dog, a companion, a show dog—the roles and talents of this highly accomplished canine are nearly endless. With its long, straight, solid black coat, the Belgian Sheepdog makes an attractive, friendly companion, a vigilant watchdog and a vigorous performance dog for the right responsible owner. Dr. Pollet, a Belgian native, has been judging the Belgian herding breeds for over 30 years and remains a passionate promoter. Readers will welcome Dr. Pollet’s insightful look at the breed’s history in Europe and North America as well as the breed’s uses, abilities and character. From locating a responsible breeder and the selection of a puppy to rearing and raising the puppy, this Special Limited Edition is an excellent starting point for new owners, who will benefit from the book’s chapters on house-training, problem-solving and obedience training. The complete care of the Belgian Sheepdog, including the feeding, grooming and conditioning of the breed, complemented by an excellent healthcare chapter by world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, makes this book indispensable for every Belgian Sheepdog owner and devotee.
You can have a lot of fun learning about your Belgian Sheepdog's behavior and how to train them to be really good with these helpful tips!1. The Characteristics of a Belgian Sheepdog Puppy and Dog2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Belgian Sheepdog Puppy4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Belgian Sheepdog?5. How to Crate Train Your Belgian Sheepdog6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog?7. When Your Belgian Sheepdog Makes Potty Mistakes8. How to Teach your Belgian Sheepdog to Fetch9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Belgian Sheepdog10. When Your Belgian Sheepdog Has Separation Anxiety, and How To Deal with It11. When Your Belgian Sheepdog Is Afraid of Loud Noises12. How to Stop Your Belgian Sheepdog from Jumping Up On People13. How to Build a Whelping Box for a Belgian Sheepdog or Any Other Breed of Dog14. How to Teach Your Belgian Sheepdog to Sit15. Why Your Belgian Sheepdog Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In16. How to Stop Your Belgian Sheepdog from Running Away or Bolting Out the Door17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Belgian Sheepdog Puppy18. How to Socialize Your Belgian Sheepdog Puppy19. How to Stop Your Belgian Sheepdog Dog from Excessive Barking20. When Your Belgian Sheepdog Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies21. What you should know about Fleas and Ticks22. How to Stop Your Belgian Sheepdog Puppy or Dog from Biting23. What to Expect Before and during your Dog Having Puppies24. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You25. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery26. How to Clean Your Belgian Sheepdog's Ears Correctly27. How to Stop Your Belgian Sheepdog from Eating Their Own Stools28. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog29. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat30. How to Make Sure Your Dog is eating a Healthy Amount of Food31. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Belgian Sheepdog32. How to Clean and Groom your Belgian Sheepdog33. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly34. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can harm your Dog35. How to Deworm your Belgian Sheepdog for Good Health36. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies37. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes38. How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With
"LOVE this book I use it for regular reference." R.S. Vancouver, BC- "A great look at the Belgian Malinois and really great photos!" - Reggie Samson, Bristol, UK- "I've always been fascinated by the Belgian Malinois and what I love about this book is I can tell the author has a real love for the breed..." Stephen Putnam, Minneapolis, MN- "Really like the part how the author shows the difference between Belgian Malinois - and other related breeds like the Tervuren and Groenendael- which is rare." Donna Smith, Annapolis, MD- BELGIAN MALINOIS And BELGIAN SHEPHERD: Belgian Malinois And Belgian Shepherd Bible Includes Belgian Malinois Training, Belgian Malinois Puppies, Belgian Tervuren, Groenendael, & More!- Everything you need to know about the Belgian Malinois from Belgian Malinois Puppies to Belgian Malinois Adults- -This one-stop resource will help you to care for, train, & build a successful partnership with your Belgian Malinois, & makes a great gift for new Belgian Malinois owners- Canine author Mark Manfield has produced the most in-depth & up-to-date book yet on the Belgian Malinois- -Everything is Covered - including:- -Belgian Malinois Puppies - You'll Learn:- -How to prepare Your Home & Yard for the Belgian Malinois- -What to do when Your Belgian Malinois puppy first arrives- -Belgian Malinois Sleeping Arrangements- -Getting through the first week with Your Belgian Malinois- -Belgian Malinois Exercise - how much and what type- -Crate Training for your Belgian Malinois- -Belgian Malinois Housetraining- -Belgian Malinois Socialization - what does it mean and how to do it right- -Belgian Malinois Training and Obedience- -How to avoid the mis-steps which could make Your Belgian Malinois' personality not turn out right- -Belgian Malinois - is full of tried-and-tested personalized advice on what to expect & all aspects of life with your Belgian Malinois, from bringing home your puppy through adolescence and into a thriving adulthood- For anyone who hasn't chosen their Belgian Malinois yet there is:- -Belgian Malinois variations and color patterns- -Belgian Malinois hybrids and how to tell purebred from mixes- -Belgian Malinois Personality vs Other Competing Breeds- -Belgian Malinois Breeders- What to look for (and what to AVOID - "this alone is worth the purchase price!")- -Where NOT to Buy a Belgian Malinois- -How to Pick a Healthy Belgian Malinois Puppy or Belgian Malinois Adult- -Belgian Malinois Temperament: Quickly understanding the Temperament of the exact Belgian Malinois You're considering- -Belgian Malinois Socialization: Preventing Anti-Social Behavior- -Learn about Belgian Malinois Food- What breeders recommend, Feeding Puppies, Raw Diets, Avoiding Food Allergies, Understanding Dog Food Labels, & Feeding Older Dogs- -In Depth- Belgian Malinois Health: including Ears, Skin, Allergies, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations- -Renowned world expert advice on the Belgian Malinois including from the official breed standards. Grooming & caring for the Belgian Malinois coat & skin, and the BEST actvities to make them shine!- -PS: This is not a run-of-the-mill book... it is for true Belgian Malinois lovers- full of real world advice on how to make the most of your Belgian Malinois' life and journey together!- "LOVE this book I use it for regular reference." R.S. Vancouver, BC- "A great look at the Belgian Malinois and really great photos!" - Reggie Samson, Bristol, UK-
This book (Belgian Sheepdogs) provides you with a through description and positive attributes of this breed including origin, purpose, history, normal heights and weights, acceptable colors and behavioral traits. Our books differ from most books on dog breeds because this book also provides you with a comprehensive and authoritative source of all the known predisposed hereditary health syndromes for the breed. You will find extensive references for each problem described. We also provide the breed club address for this breed and a list of laboratories and organizations that can provide professional help and information. As a small animal veterinarian, I have always been intrigued by the way dogs have been bred to fill a purpose in life and further impressed that they also tend to love performing that service. Greyhounds and other sight hounds are built for speed with aerodynamic bodies consisting of small head, deep chest, narrow waist and large leg muscles. On the other hand Dachshunds take their name from German words meaning badger dog and they use their long nose, long body and short legs to both track, enter and dig into badger dens. After developing a practice that catered to clients with show dogs, my interest in each breed continued to grow as I studied and observed more and more about the unique predisposition and incidence of health problems in each breed. Breeders of purebred dogs for show were a challenge and inspirational for me to research and help them with their unique health problems. Historically references to hereditary problems are scattered throughout various Veterinary medical texts and journals such as ophthalmology, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular and dermatology. This book, as well as the other books and articles I have written, is researched and compiled with the intention to provide both veterinarians and dog owners with comprehensive and authoritative predisposition information under the breed name. At the date of this publication, The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and the The Kennel Club of England reports over 400 known hereditary health syndromes throughout the dog kingdom. At the writing of my first book in 1983, less than 50 hereditary issues are able to be predicted and or diagnosed. Sequencing of the canine genome, DNA tests, metabolic testing including blood tests and urine testing; plus, phenotypic examinations such as radiographs, ultrasound, and CERF or OFA eye registry exams by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist have advanced the science of breed related health and behavioral problems. This book will provide veterinarians, researchers, pet owners and breeders with a comprehensive guide to all the known problems veterinarians and dog owners should consider during pet selection and throughout each life stage of our canine friends.
Selling collectible Belgian Sheepdog products to others who love the breed can be a fun and profitable business. This book will get you started and the Wholesale Vendor section will give you all the contact information you need to get the products at wholesale prices. Everything from calendars to coffee mugs. Great products for fund-raising for rescue groups and dog clubs.
Hailed as one of the world's most accomplished police and military dogs, the Belgian Malinois continues to gain in popularity in the United States as more people discover the versatility and utility of this very talented working breed. Written by Belgian breed specialist, Dr. Robert Pollet, this Comprehensive Owner's Guide offers an insightful look at the European and American history of this superb breed, one of four related herding breeds from Belgium. In addition to chapters on the Belgian Malinois's special traits and abilities and an authoritative look at the breed standard, the book includes chapters on puppy selection, socialization, and care, house-training, obedience, feeding, grooming, exercise, and competing in shows and trials, all illustrated with quality color photographs. The health chapter discusses parasite prevention, inoculations, and finding a skilled veterinarian for the Malinois. Sidebars throughout offer helpful advice to readers about hundreds of topics. Fully indexed.
