The Working Pit Bull
Author: Diane Jessup
Publisher: TFH Publications
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780793801909
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a balanced view in an attempt to counter the bad publicity the breed has received in recent years
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American Bulldog
Author: Abe Fishman
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2011-09-27
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 1593788827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOnce a well-kept secret in the United States, the American Bulldog is now one of the nation's most celebrated canine exports, establishing a devoted following around the globe. This Comprehensive Owner's Guide is dedicated to the American Bulldog, a breed that was once used as a ranch and farm dog but today excels as a companion and protection dog. Author Abe Fishman provides a controversial but wholly candid retelling of the breed's history and its re-creation in the United States. The history chapter is followed by a chapter devoted to the characteristics of this exceptional working breed, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to this vigorous and active canine.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed. .
American Bulldog Bible And the American Bulldog
Author: Mark Manfield
Publisher: DYM Worldwide Publishers
Published: 2017-02-01
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 1911355457
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEverything you need to know about the American Bulldog - from American Bulldog Puppies through to the adult American Bulldog, this is the definitive American Bulldog Book! Covers American Bulldogs, Bulldog Puppies for Sale and how to find them, and everything about raising a healthy and happy American Bulldog. Another informative and entertaining title from passionate dog owner Mark Manfield. As an American Bulldog lover, he enjoys advising on all aspects of American Bulldog care from American Bulldog Puppies to Bulldog Rescue, Mini Bulldogs, American Bulldog Training, the Johnson Bulldog & Bulldog Types, and everything in between. From bringing home your Baby Bulldog, Bulldog Food, finding good American Bulldog Breeders, Johnson American Bulldog and Johnson Bulldog Types, English Bulldogs vs. French Bulldogs vs. the American Bulldog- it's all covered! What to expect in a Bulldog Price and know if you're getting a good one. Full information on American Bulldog Temperament and all Bulldog Adoption considerations you should think about. Whether you are considering an American Bulldog for the first time - or a seasoned American Bulldog owner, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about the American Bulldog. Whether it's Baby Bulldogs for sale, the Brindle American Bulldog, American Bulldog Kennels, Mini Bulldog Puppies, Rescue Bulldogs, Bulldog Breeders or anything in between the author lays out everything you need to know. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Mark Manfield covers all aspects of deciding on, adopting or buying an American Bulldog, American Bulldog Breeders, selecting Bulldog Puppies, Care, Health, Bulldog Food, health through old age, travelling with your American Bulldog and having fun with your American Bulldog throughout its life. It's everything you need to know about the American Bulldog from American Bulldog Puppies to adult American Bulldogs, this is the definitive American Bulldog Book. As an American Bulldog lover, the author enjoys advising on all sides of American Bulldog care- American Bulldog Puppies to Bulldog Rescue, Mini Bulldogs, Training, Johnson Bulldogs, & More!
The World of Fighting Dogs
Author: Carl Semencic
Publisher:
Published: 2016-10-19
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781539606000
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCarl Semencic's classic book about these unique dog breeds is finally back in print, with a new preface by the author. Whether you look upon dogfighting as a sport or as an exercise in pure barbarity, this book offers a wealth of valuable information. It covers the history of dogfighting in general and also provides in-depth studies of the individual fighting breeds. Fascinating and factual, it's also loaded with good photos, and it includes photos of some of the rarest dog breeds in the world. Individual breeds are covered thoroughly, with attention to their history and, where applicable, their standards of appearance and behavior. And although there is no attempt made to rank the various breeds according to their fighting abilities, interesting comparisons and contrasts of style are presented.
A Matter of Breeding
Author: Michael Brandow
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: 2015-02-03
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 0807033448
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA provocative look at the ‘cult of pedigree’ and an entertaining social history of purebred dogs—“a must-read for all dog lovers” (Booklist). So-called “purebreds” are the mainstay of the dog industry. Expert Michael Brandow argues these aren’t time-honored traditions—but rather commercial inventions of the 19th century that were marketed as status symbols to a growing middle class. Combining social history and consumer studies with sharp commentary, this reveals the sordid history of the dog industry and shows how our brand-name pets pay the price with devastatingly poor health. It includes chapters devoted to popular breeds such as: • Golden Retrievers • Boston Terriers • English Bulldogs • Labrador Retrievers An essential read for animal lovers and animal rights activists everywhere, A Matter of Breeding is a fresh take on the history pedigree dogs and encourages us to love all our furry friends—no matter the coat color or price tag. “If you’re considering welcoming a dog (or two) into your family, read Michael Brandow’s fascinating and eye-opening book before visiting a pet store or breeder.” —Betsy Banks Saul, founder of Petfinder.com
The Complete Dog Book
Author: American Kennel Club
Publisher:
Published: 1947
Total Pages: 793
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour Purebred Puppy
Author: Michele Lowell
Publisher: Owl Books
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780805018929
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Pit Bull
Author: Bronwen Dickey
Publisher: Knopf
Published: 2016-05-10
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 0307961761
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe hugely illuminating story of how a popular breed of dog became the most demonized and supposedly the most dangerous of dogs—and what role humans have played in the transformation. When Bronwen Dickey brought her new dog home, she saw no traces of the infamous viciousness in her affectionate, timid pit bull. Which made her wonder: How had the breed—beloved by Teddy Roosevelt, Helen Keller, and Hollywood’s “Little Rascals”—come to be known as a brutal fighter? Her search for answers takes her from nineteenth-century New York City dogfighting pits—the cruelty of which drew the attention of the recently formed ASPCA—to early twentieth‑century movie sets, where pit bulls cavorted with Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton; from the battlefields of Gettysburg and the Marne, where pit bulls earned presidential recognition, to desolate urban neighborhoods where the dogs were loved, prized—and sometimes brutalized. Whether through love or fear, hatred or devotion, humans are bound to the history of the pit bull. With unfailing thoughtfulness, compassion, and a firm grasp of scientific fact, Dickey offers us a clear-eyed portrait of this extraordinary breed, and an insightful view of Americans’ relationship with their dogs.
The Invention of the Modern Dog
Author: Michael Worboys
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2018-10-15
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 1421426595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of the thoroughly Victorian origins of dog breeds. For centuries, different types of dogs were bred around the world for work, sport, or companionship. But it was not until Victorian times that breeders started to produce discrete, differentiated, standardized breeds. In The Invention of the Modern Dog, Michael Worboys, Julie-Marie Strange, and Neil Pemberton explore when, where, why, and how Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding dogs. Though talk of "breed" was common before this period in the context of livestock, the modern idea of a dog breed defined in terms of shape, size, coat, and color arose during the Victorian period in response to a burgeoning competitive dog show culture. The authors explain how breeders, exhibitors, and showmen borrowed ideas of inheritance and pure blood, as well as breeding practices of livestock, horse, poultry and other fancy breeders, and applied them to a species that was long thought about solely in terms of work and companionship. The new dog breeds embodied and reflected key aspects of Victorian culture, and they quickly spread across the world, as some of Britain’s top dogs were taken on stud tours or exported in a growing international trade. Connecting the emergence and development of certain dog breeds to both scientific understandings of race and blood as well as Britain’s posture in a global empire, The Invention of the Modern Dog demonstrates that studying dog breeding cultures allows historians to better understand the complex social relationships of late-nineteenth-century Britain.
Our Best Friends: Bulldog, The
Author: Elaine Gewirtz
Publisher: Eldorado Ink
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1932904662
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this day and age, children and young adults need every advantage they can get from their education. At Eldorado Ink, we strive to establish our company as an exciting resource for nonfiction reference materials for sixth grade and beyond.
