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This Comprehensive Owners Guide to the most famous "nose" in the dog world;the Bloodhound;serves as a complete introduction to this remarkable breed, whose "nasal testimony" stands up in a court of law. The most famous search and rescue dog on the planet, the Bloodhound is revered as a noble and keenly determined working scenthound, whose abilities include tracking lost children, escaped criminals, poachers, large game, and thousand of gloves (at AKC tracking tests).The first chapter of the book is dedicated to the breeds beginnings in Europe, originally raised by clerics at the famed St. Hubert monastery in the Ardennes region of France and spreading in popularity to Switzerland, England, and the United States. The book continues with chapters on the breeds characteristics and breed standard, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to this large and somewhat demanding dog. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a 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 handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality!In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train his or her dog into the most socialized, well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more.The final chapter on solving behavior problems discusses how dogs think and offers solutions to commonly encountered issues, such as separation anxiety, barking, digging, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Blu di RussiaQuello che sembra un moderno esperimento di allevamento e in realta uno sviluppo naturale storicamente provato. È provato che i gatti blu esistevano nellEuropa settentrionale gia nellVIII secolo. Con le loro pellicce i marinai fabbricavano guanti e mantelli che sono sopravvissuti fino ad oggi. Piu gratificante per i gatti fu il fatto che la loro presenza nelle corti aristocratiche e alla corte degli zar comincio a essere apprezzata nel XIX secolo. Da li, i gatti sensibili e belli hanno conquistato il mondo. In particolare, il libro offre una visione approfondita del carattere e delle peculiarita del Blu di Russia. Gli animali riservati hanno bisogno di amore e di attenzioni, ma non le richiedono a gran voce.I contenuti del libro comprendono: Storia della razza e malattie ereditarie Caratteristiche della razza - aspetto e carattere Esigenze della razza: cure, cibo, occupazione e compagnia. Visite mediche e veterinarie - Vaccinazioni, chippatura e sterilizzazione Scegliere un animale Valutare correttamente il fornitore Preparativi per il trasloco - Sicurezza e arredamento della casa Addestramento e dressage - Socializzazione e trucchi Gestire i gatti problematici Ampi capitoli bonus Con i gatti di razza, leccezione e la regola. Il gatto potrebbe anche mostrare un temperamento significativamente maggiore o essere piu estroverso rispetto a quello tipico della razza. Leggete il libro se non siete sicuri che un gatto blu russo sia adatto a voi. È anche una guida perfetta per chi possiede un gatto di questo tipo, perche vi aiutera a capire meglio e ad addestrare lanimale. Inoltre, le oltre 10 illustrazioni rendono il libro pratico e di facile comprensione.

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The only book available on this rare and wonderful breed, this Comprehensive Owners Guide to the Bolognese serves as a complete introduction for new and potential owner. This enchanting Italian "powderpuff" of a companion dog has been transfixing dog lovers around the globe by is affectionate character, beautiful coat, and distinctive charms. Written by Wolfgang Knorr, a bichon specialist who lives in Europe, this volume offers a fascinating account of the breeds history on the Continent as well as a special section on the breeds history in the United States written by breeder and author Amy Fernandez. The book continues with chapters on characteristics and the breed standard encapsulating all of the virtues of the Bolognese, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a 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 brimming with detail and illustrated with handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training this lovely little dog will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered canine citizens. The extensive chapter on healthcare written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. The final chapter on showing the Bolognese offers insight and advice for owners interested in exhibiting their dogs in various kinds of dog shows. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.

Bolonka Zwetna - Il cane di famigliaCon questa guida conoscerete molto meglio il Bolonka Zwetna. Conoscerete i tratti del carattere, chi e adatto come proprietario, a cosa fare attenzione quando il cucciolo si trasferisce e come insegnare al vostro Bolonka Zwetna i comandi di base piu importanti in modo giocoso.I seguenti argomenti sono trattati nei vari capitoli e molte domande troveranno sicuramente risposta:- Tratti caratteriali e aspetto della Bolonka Zwetna.- Chi e adatto come custode?- Cosa bisogna considerare quando si alleva un cucciolo?- Padroneggiare i primi esercizi e i comandi di base- Informazioni importanti su alimentazione e salute- Con 10 illustrazioniQuando si acquista un Bolonka Zwetna, assicurarsi che il cucciolo sia stato acquistato da un allevatore rispettabile e affidabile. Un cane speciale per la famiglia che ama giocare con i bambini, e sportivo, ma si prende anche cura della sua famiglia: La Bolonka Zwetna! Scoprite subito di piu su questa razza canina.

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Celebrating the worlds most intelligent purebred dog, the Border Collie--the star of every canine competition, from agility and obedience to herding and flyball-- this Smart Owners Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining. Each Smart Owners Guide offers a description of the breeds character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppys homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "Its a Fact,""Smart Tip,""Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages. The Smart Owners Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Border, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, theres a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owners Guide is fully indexed.

This Comprehensive Owners Guide to the Border Collie serves as a complete introduction to the dog that has been called the most intelligent breed on the planet. Also regarded as the most famous and hard-working sheepdog in the world, the Border Collie is no longer only seen on ranches and farms, but in pet lovers homes in the country, city, and suburbs. In addition to being an affectionate family companion, the breed has proven to be a flawless obedience and agility dog, frequently besting all other breeds with its precision, speed, and determination in competitive sports.The book opens with a chapter on the breeds origins in the United Kingdom and its spread to the United States, followed by a chapter devoted to the characteristics of this exceptional herding dog, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to this extremely active and demanding canine that always needs a job to do. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a 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 handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact and reliable volume.The authors advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train his over-achiever Border into the smartest and most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Other chapters discuss senior dog care, showing and competing, and solving behavior problems, including commonly encountered issues, such as separation anxiety, barking, digging, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Courageous of heart, active and game, this little working terrier known as the Border Terrier delights his owners with his friendly, happy disposition as well as his unwavering work ethic. Historically bred to follow the horses on the hunt, this is an energetic, purposeful terrier that is smart and resourceful, requiring an owner who can keep up with his quick mind and body.

New to the Boredom Busters series, Boredom Busters for Birds explores how to enrich your fine feathered friends life through socialization, interactive toys and much more! Author Nikki Moustaki covers different ways of interacting with your bird to help develop good habits and enhance his intelligence and health. Nikki also includes advice and tips on which toys to use, how to play with your pet, and activities for your bird to do while youre away, plus how to socialize your bird with other pets in the house.

Cats are commonly misconceived as the household pet that needs little attention. In reality, cats require the same sort of mental and physical stimulation as any other pet in order to be healthy, happy and more importantly, non-destructive in the house. Boredom Busters for Cats explores how to enrich your feline friends life through socialization, interactive toys, activities and much more! Pet expert and author Nikki Moustaki covers different ways of interacting with your cat so that he will develop good habits in the house as well as enhancing his individual health and intelligence. She also includes advice on which toys to use, how to play with your pet, and activities for your cat to do while youre away from home.

Heres a Dog Fancy book for dog owners who work more hours than theyd like toand for dog owners who own super-active dogs without real jobs to do (like herding sheep or retrieving ducks for ten hours a day). Boredom swiftly sets in on the domestic canine, and what usually follows is destructive, bad behavior that drives owners bonkers. Before you and your dog go bonkers together, Boredom Busters for Dogs holds forty great solutions to enriching your pets world in meaningful, fun ways. Author Nikki Moustaki has collected a toy box full of great games, interactive toys, and pawsitively stimulating puzzles to keep even suburban Border Collie happy and out of mischief. The book presents enrichment ideas categorized by solo activities, interactive social exercises, and ways to enhance the dogs environment by offering variations or his own special places to play. In the chapter "Solo Enrichment," the author utilizes every dogs favorite thingsfood and toysto motivate him to play and discover treats on his own. In "Social Enrichment," the old adage that "two dogs are better than one" is the common denominator for the games and activities used to keep canine pals occupied. "Environmental Enrichment" gives owners ideas how to provide their dogs with places they can call their own, including digging pits, wading pools, tire swings, and more. Activities for dog and owner are the topic of "Variance Enrichment," listing a dozen enjoyable day trips and outings, from hiking and cruising around time to doggy dancing and agility trials.

The most important book on dog breeding and showing ever written just got bigger and better! Complete with new and updated content by Patricia Craige Trotter, who won her signature breed group at Westminster a record-breaking ten times, Born to Win, Breed to Succeed, 2nd edition is now the most inclusive how-to guide on dog shows ever written. This full-color edition features updated and revised information on everything from tips for breeders, owners, and handlers to the proper documentation of your breeding program. In addition to the expanded content, this book also contains more than 400 color photographs of historic and current show dogs with informational sidebars.

This Comprehensive Owners Guide to the Borzoi serves as a complete introduction to beautiful, aristocratic Russian sighthound. The Borzoi, known in Russia as the Psowaya Borzoi, combines elegance and strength in a way that only a truly noble purebred dog can do. As the history chapter details, the Borzoi was once called upon to "pin a wolf," though today he is more frequently seen as a fashionable home companion and top-winning show dog. Still able to course alongside the hunter, the Borzoi remains a powerful, courageous, and enduring hound. Written by renowned British Borzoi breeder, illustrator, and author, Dr. Desiree Scott, this volume provides well-researched information on the breeds origins in Russia, Europe, Asia, and the United States.The book continues with a chapter on characteristics, encapsulating all of the virtues of this unique sighthound, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed. The chapter devoted to the breed standard is illustrated with computer-generated graphics by the author to demonstrate correct type and structure for newcomers and experienced Borzoi fanciers alike.All owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a 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 brimming with detail and illustrated with handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their independent-minded dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered good canine citizens. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. The final chapter on showing the Borzoi will be of great interest to all owners interested in exploring the competitive world of dog sports. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.

The experts at Kennel Club Books presents the worlds largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owners Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed.

Dedicated to the "American gentleman" of dogs, one of the most pleasant and entertaining companion dogs in the world, the Boston Terrier, this Smart Owners Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining. Each Smart Owners Guide offers a description of the breeds character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppys homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more. Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "Its a Fact,""Smart Tip,""Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages. The Smart Owners Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Boston, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, theres a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes. The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owners Guide is fully indexed.

Il Bulldog francese: un cagnolino popolare per il divano?Allora un Bulldog francese fa al caso vostro. È considerato un coccolatore da battaglia, non avete certo bisogno di un altro peluche. Tuttavia, questa razza ha unorigine completamente diversa e purtroppo questo fatto e ancora molto presente nella mente delluomo. Inoltre, il Bulldog francese e in realta un inglese. Perche? Lo scoprirete in questa guida. Ma potrete anche ottenere molte altre informazioni su questa razza. Ad esempio, la dieta di un cane di questo tipo e molto importante, perche i Bully tendono ad essere in sovrappeso.I contenuti del libro sono: La razza canina Bulldog francese Educazione e socializzazione Salute e nutrizione Cura del cane Carattere, formazione e molto altro ancora Molte illustrazioni Un argomento molto importante e anche la salute del Bulldog francese. Lallevamento ha provocato molte malattie ereditarie e anche il loro fisico ha subito notevoli danni. Per questo motivo questa razza e anche classificata come razza da tortura.Imparerete tutto questo e molto altro in questa guida molto informativa e forse sceglierete ancora questo cane altrimenti meraviglioso. Il Bulldog francese: un piccolo orso coccolone - atteggiamento, educazione, conoscenza della razza e molto altro. Divertitevi a leggere.

This Comprehensive Owners Guide to the Bouvier des Flandres serves as a complete introduction to multi-talented working dog that hails from Belgium. Written by Dr. Robert Pollet, a highly regarded expert on the Belgian breeds and an international judge, this volume paints a detailed portrait of the Bouviers history in Europe, showing how this hard-working farm and cow dog developed into the rough and gruff purebred dog we know today. The book continues with a chapter on characteristics, encapsulating all of the virtues of this all-purpose herding and protection dog, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed.All owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a 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 brimming with detail and illustrated with handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their independent-minded dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered good canine citizens. The extensive chapter on healthcare written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. The final chapter on showing the Borzoi will be of great interest to all owners wishing to explore the competitive world of dog sports. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.