Contains real-life stories about the toy fox terrier as well as its history and relationship to the animal's current size, physical and mental characteristics, and suitability as a pet.
The spry and energetic Toy Fox Terrier is one of the few toy breeds that Americans claim as their own, and lovers of this breed prize this three-pounder for its elegant appearance, its keen animation, and its boundless love for its owners. Written by dog show judge and award-winning author Richard G. Beauchamp, this colorful guide offers over 135 color photographs. In addition to the breed's origins, the history chapter tells of the breed's rise to acceptance with both US registries, the American Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club. The chapter on characteristics encapsulates the breed's virtues, including his personality and versatility. Subsequent chapters offer helpful information on selecting a puppy, shopping for puppy supplies, puppy-proofing the home, socialization, crate training, obedience, feeding, grooming and more. The health chapter discusses parasite prevention, inoculations, and finding the most qualified veterinarian for a toy dog. Sidebars throughout offer helpful advice to readers about hundreds of topics. Fully indexed.
This book is like having a conversation with a mentor. Davidson discusses every aspect of the breed, from a detailed explanation of the breed standard, temperament and character, to history, selection, care and breeding. There are chapters on training the show puppy and the Toy Fox Terrier in obedience. One of the most interesting is "The Versatile TFT," which covers a miriad of activities that this tiny breed can do, such as show biz acts, flyball, and hunting. The Appendices include a valuable section on genetic disorders and diseases affecting TFTs.
The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of living things and the parts, operation, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! A kindergarten-level introduction to terriers, covering their personalities, behaviors, life span, and such defining features as their paws. Includes TOC, labeled-image diagram, book references, glossary, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.
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