More than 150 breeds are profiled, arranged in the general groups as specified by the AKC: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Information on each breed's history, vulnerability to specific health problems, and more is included, as is a color photo of each dog.
Pit Bulls have an image problem. If you've never been around Pit Bulls, you may think they are bloodthirsty man-eaters on the prowl for their next meal. If you've lived with one you know they are, indeed, on the prowl for their next meal -- but they plan to get it by conning you out of your meal by doing something irresistibly cute! A breed of ...
Everybody thinks they know the German Shepherd. Many of us grew up with Rin Tin Tin, or we saw German Shepherds in nightly news reports breaking up riots, or we saw them in neighbors' backyards protecting children. But that only scratches the surface of one of the most fascinating and confusing breeds on earth. Whether it's selection, nutrition, ...
Few dogs have as much energy as the lively Jack Russell terrier. This Barron's pet manual gives all the specifics on this hunting breed, including feeding, housing, health care, training, and grooming. Full color.
Known from antiquity both as racers and hunters, greyhounds are becoming popular as pets. This pet owner's manual gives advice on health care, feeding, and much more. Full color.
This heavily illustrated directory describes nearly every canine breed. It includes recently recognised breeds, such as the Norwegian Buhound, the Pyrenean Shepherd, and the Swedish Vallhound. A succinct description of each dog cites its origins, its physical and temperamental traits, its average life span, all major health concerns, and its ...
It's easy to see why you fell in love with the idea of adopting a Pomeranian. Distinguished by its vivacity, intelligence, extroversion, and fierce loyalty to its family, this tiny canine can make an excellent companion for the right person. As with any breed, or dogs in general for that matter, it's important for you to know what to expect when ...
Although descended from hunting dogs, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an ideal house pet--playful, small, fun-loving, easy to train, and very tolerant of children. The author provides detailed advice on what to look for when purchasing the breed, along with a wealth of information on health care, training, feeding, grooming, and much more. A ...
"Barron's Pet Handbooks" are filled with reliable information and helpful advice on animal care. Written by breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts, these photo-illustrated books instruct on housing, feeding, and health care.
This newly updated edition explains the basics of dog showing for novice exhibitors, coaching them through the required routines at dog shows. Canine expert and successful dog exhibitor Caroline Coile begins with sound advice on how to recognise, raise, and train a dog that has prize-winning potential. Combining easy-to-follow text with clear, how ...
The Dachshund, originally bred as a hunting dog is found in longhaired, smooth, and wirehaired varieties. They are intelligent animals and make friendly, energetic companions. Titles in the Pet Handbooks series are filled with detailed pet-care advice and feature vivid color photos as well as instructive line art. All Barron's Pet Handbooks are ...
What are the physical qualities and special training methods that make a good dog a prize-winner? When is it better to hire a professional handler, and when should owners show the dog themselves? Here are answers to these and many more questions. Owner's will find advice on grooming, training, dress rehearsals, and understanding the points that ...
Books in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information on a wide variety of pets for new or soon-to-be pet owners. Advice and instruction cover proper feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most ...
This dogas ancestors date back to Mexico and Central America before the arrival of Europeans. This book describes both smooth coat and long coat Chihuahuas. Titles in Barronas extensive selection of "Complete Pet Owneras Manuals" are filled with useful information and heavily illustrated with high-quality photos and anatomically accurate line ...
" Ideas for interactive learning, including tests of dogs' ESP, reasoning ability, and memory skills, are intriguing and achievable. From its irresistible cover photograph to its concluding ideas for directing a love of dogs into a lifetime career, this is an appealing, user-friendly book, buttressed by plenty of scientific fact." -- "Booklist. ...
Titles in this extensive series advise and instruct current and soon-to-be pet owners on all aspects of animal care. Filled with colour photos and useful line art, these books present information on housing, feeding, health care, the title animal's traits - and where applicable, on grooming, training, and breeding. Many of the nearly 200 titles in ...
Shows how to select a German shepherd for the family. The unique personality of the breed is also covered in this guide, as well as complete advice on care: feeding, grooming and keeping your pet. The book shows how to get active with your dog, from casual play to competition.
This guidebook to raising Chihuahuas, both smooth-coat and long-coat varieties, includes information on purchase, health care, nutrition, proper housing, and more. Color photos.
The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Complete Pet Owner's Manuals currently include more than 60 titles devoted to most of the AKA-recognized dog breeds, as well as other commonly owned breeds. All books are profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. They are ...
Each title in Barronas brand-new" Dog Bibles Series" for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breedas physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered includea What to look for when choosing a puppy ...
Despite its name, this small dog is bred mainly as a house dog. It is intelligent, alert, and loves human companionship. Barron's comprehensive series of "Pet Owner's Manuals " advise both current and prospective owners on the care of virtually every kind of pet, including a wide variety of dog and cat breeds, hamsters and other small caged ...
Barron's extensive line of "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" present pet care information for non-specialist animal owners and pet buyers. These heavily illustrated manuals are filled with facts about the title animal's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written ...
A relative newcomer to AKC-recognized breeds, this hardy canine began existence as a work dog in the Australian Outback. It's now popular as a family pet.
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