A veterinarian with many years of canine practice experience offers guidance to novice and professional dog breeders, emphasising the responsibilities of reputable breeders to their dogs and to the buyers of the puppies they produce. Topics covered include: the choosing, health, quality, and conditioning of brood stock; practical DNA use, and ...
Training the German Shepherd dog begins with praise and other associative learning methods. Dr. Rice advises owners on health, grooming, and setting realistic goals. Color photos.
The Bengal Cat is a gentle, domesticated animal that makes a fine house pet. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, " Barronas Complete Pet Owneras Manuals " show and inform pet owners regarding proper care of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, small caged animalsavirtually every creature that is kept as ...
Owners of Brittanys will find the handsome orange and white breed to be an excellent hunter that needs plenty of exercise to expend its wealth of energy. Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manual provides information on health maintenance, grooming, diet, exercising, and all other details that should be known by fortunate owners and prospective ...
Responding to the increasing popularity of pure-bred cats among today's pet owners, the author gives detailed information and instruction to owners who plan to breed pedigreed cats. Feline traits are summarized in detail as they relate to the periods of female heat, mating, and reproducing. Advice is offered on choosing and conditioning breeding ...
The sturdy Akita, a much favoured breed in his native Japan, is a loyal and affectionate family dog that thrives on companionship with humans. "Barron's" extensive line of "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" advise current and soon-to-be pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well as on birds, reptiles, ...
A fine hunter as well as a great household pet, this energetic breed is a perennial favorite among dog fanciers. All "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" are heavily illustrated with color photos and line art, and are filled with reliable, easy-to-understand information on pet care. The many titles in this series show and tell pet owners how to care for ...
This sturdy canine is a cross between the Bulldog and the Mastiff. Originally bred as gamekeeper dogs, this breed is now popular as a pet. This heavily illustrated book avoids technical language while offering sound advice and reliable information to current and soon-to-be pet owners. Written by animal specialists, veterinarians, and trainers, the ...
Some dog lovers wonat consider owning anything other than a big dogaand here is the book written especially for them. Big dogs come in a great variety of colors, appearances, and coat types, and have many different kinds of personality. Veterinarian Dan Rice discusses Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, St. Bernards, and many othersa40 breeds in total. ...
The pocket-sized pooch makes an ideal household companion, especially for apartment dwellers or others who must keep a pet that will adapt to a confined space. However, author Dan Rice stresses that different small breeds have different personalities--a fact that should be kept in mind when prospective owners are first acquiring their canine pet. ...
Teaching a dog to perform tricks is a fine way of bonding between owner and pet, and a subtle method of obedience training. This manual guides owners through methods of teaching dogs to perform them. Enhanced with 40 full-color photos and 35 line drawings.
Originally bred in Japan, this large dog is generally alert, good-natured, affectionate, and a loyal companion to its owner. However, many Akitas have a stubborn streak and need firm training from puppyhood. Barron's Pet Owner's Manual provides everything a prospective owner needs to know about the breed, including recommendations for feeding, ...
This volume covers all aspects of canine ownership and care regardless of pedigree. The author offers guidance on purchasing a healthy puppy or adult dog, and advice for maintaining its well being through nutrition, grooming, training,and veterinary attention. There is information on mixed breeds as well as purebreeds.
Cat lovers who have learned to communicate with their pets can modify feline behavior--contrary to popular belief. Here, an experienced veterinarian discusses how to understand a cat's manners under varying circumstances. Causes of inappropriate behavior are described along with modification techniques. The text is complemented with full-color ...
Several different spaniel breeds are discussed in this manual. Traditionally bred as hunting and work dogs, they are now also popular as household pets. 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, ...
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 ...
Dogs are more than man's best friend. They're also the source of thousands of words and phrases -- some used only by specialists and dog breeders, others used by everybody. Probably no dictionary ever compiled will contain them all, but this book has most of them -- more than 8,000. Specialized and technical terms abound in these pages: for ...
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