Beardie Basics and Beyond
Beardie Basics and Beyond

Author: Barbara Hagen Rieseberg

Publisher: Blue Ribbon Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780931866784

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-- All the basics -- election, care, feeding, housing, grooming, training -- Breeding, whelping, raising puppies, developmental stages, and more This beautiful coffee table edition is a must for all you Beardie owners and breeders! Finally, a book that really covers every aspect of the breed. This is for the serious fancier, breeder, or exhibitor. You will find chapters on judging, herding and other performance activities, current statistics, the breed Standard, genetics and health. We guarantee you will be delighted with this book. Order your copy today, you have nothing to lose!

Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie

Author: Bryony Harcourt-Brown

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 162187009X

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This new Special Limited Edition provides everything a new owner needs to know about caring for and training a Bearded Collie. Author Bryony Harcourt-Brown, a long-time Beardie breeder from England, has written an insightful chapter on the breed's origins in its homeland, and guest author Christine Walkowicz has provided an insider's view of the breed's development in the US. This colorful handbook also covers the breed's characteristics and breed standard as well as helpful information about selecting and rearing a puppy, behavior and specific health concerns. With an emphasis on positive-training methods, the chapters on training cover everything from socialization and preventing puppy problems to house-training and obedience lessons. The well-illustrated chapter on preventive healthcare, written by popular author and veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, discusses all aspects of canine health including selecting a qualified vet, inoculations, parasite control and more. Every owner of a Beardie will welcome this comprehensive and entertaining new guide as a valuable addition to his home library.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Puppies
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Puppies

Author: M. A. Gorman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9781592574506

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Describes popular breeds of dogs and includes advice on training, socialization, healthcare, nutrition, and exercise.

ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs
ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs

Author: Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 1999-09

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9780811819046

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The ultimate resource for dog lovers, this authoritative volume on selecting and caring for any kind of dog focuses--in the ASPCA tradition--on mixed breeds, a major difference from most other dog books, which describe only purebreds. 650+ photos. (Pets)

Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds
Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds

Author: Jerold Bell

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 673

ISBN-13: 1482241412

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This book provides the veterinary practitioner, student, breeder and pet owner with a complete but quick reference to the diagnosis and management of breed-related medical conditions of dogs and cats. 171 recognized dog breeds and 42 cat breeds are included, organized alphabetically, with all information fully referenced and based on the most

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs

Author: Gino Pugnetti

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1980-11-15

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0671255274

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With more than 250,000 copies in print, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs is the best guide available -- whether you need a dog book for general identification or to select the breed that is most suitable for you. With more than 320 breeds of dogs described and illustrated in full color, this book provides quick access to essential information on physical and psychological characteristics and care required. The entries for each breed give details on weight, height, markings, and type of coat, as well as information on personality traits, origins, uses, and care. Each entry also features easy-to-read visual symbols that indicate, for example, whether a breed of dog is good with children or has a tendency to bite, whether a breed is well- suited as a hunting dog or a guard dog, whether the dog needs to be kept outdoors or indoors or can live happily in the city, and much more. Filled with useful information and illustrated throughout, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs is a valuable reference to the world of canines.

The Kennel Club's Illustrated Breed Standards: The Official Guide to Registered Breeds
The Kennel Club's Illustrated Breed Standards: The Official Guide to Registered Breeds

Author: The Kennel Club

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 1251

ISBN-13: 1473550742

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The Kennel Club's Breed Standards form the basis for judging dogs at all licensed breed shows. This fully revised edition of the authoritative guide outlines the descriptive 'standards' for each of the 201 pure breeds of dog now recognised by the Kennel Club. The book has been completely updated by a panel of experts to incorporate the latest standards for all breeds in each of the principal categories - Hound, Gundog, Terrier, Utility, Working, Pastoral and Toy. As well as providing a beautiful colour photograph of each dog, each entry contains a history of the breed, including its origins and function, as well as a full description outlining its essential features. There is also useful advice on the nature of each breed and practical information to help guide anyone who is buying a dog, as well as a glossary of canine terms. This book is essential reading for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a pedigree dog and is indispensable for breeders, judges and those professionally involved with dogs.

A Pet Owner's Guide to a Happy and Healthy Companion
A Pet Owner's Guide to a Happy and Healthy Companion

Author: Kimberly Sarmiento

Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company

Published: 2016-11-30

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1620231328

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Dogs and cats are like humans — they need a proper diet and good exercise. This book will show you how to make sure that your pet is properly cared for. Did you know that obesity is very common among dogs and cats? Did you know that the best way to keep your pet healthy is not feeding him less? This book explores feeding options as well as ingredients and labeling to ensure that you know what to do when it comes to mealtime. Countless hours have been devoted to researching the latest findings about pet care to ensure that the learning process is simple and hassle-free. Walks and playing fetch aren’t the only activity that dogs enjoy. What about volunteering with your dog at a local nursing home or trying out a doggy park? This book also covers how to meet your pet’s needs creatively and well. The answers to how to pick a good vet, how to find a good trainer, and how to make sure that your pet is getting enough exercise when you’re at work are all covered. Most importantly, this book will help you understand your pet better and therefore appreciate her more. Compared to the average human life, a pet’s life is sadly short. The book will help you make the most of it.