Bryony Harcourt-Brown

Bearded Collie (excellence) Bryony Harcourt Esta nueva obra de la colección "Excellence. Razas de hoy", nos proporciona la más actual y completa información sobre los orígenes, estándar, temperamento y caracteristicas del Bearded Collie. Junto a un texto altamente informativo, escrito con claridad y precision se presentan innumerables fotografias a todo color, asi como un gran numero de tablas y cuadros resaltados para una facil y rapida consulta.

Galgo Afgano (excellence) Bryony Harcourt Esta nueva obra de la colección "Excellence. Razas de hoy" proporciona la más actual y completa información sobre los orígenes, estándar, temperamento y caracteristicas del Galgo Afgano. Junto a un texto altamente informativo, escrito con claridad y precision se presentan innumerables fotografias a todo color, asi como un gran numero de tablas y cuadros resaltados para una facil y rapida consulta.

This Comprehensive Owners Guide to the Afghan Hound serves as a complete introduction to the worlds most elegant sighthound breed. A native of Afghanistan, the exotic Afghan Hound with its abundant, long coat, near-human expression, and superb hunting ability has been a favorite breed in the Western world since the breed was first imported to England in the 1920s and a decade later in the United States. Written by British Afghan enthusiast Bryony Harcourt-Brown, the book begins with a solid chapter on the breeds history, tracing its origins in the Middle East, its development in America and the United Kingdom, illustrated with historical dogs and important show winners. The chapters on characteristics and the breed standard encapsulate all of the virtues of this impressive hound breed, 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 illustrated with handsome Afghan adults and puppies bursting with personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and entertaining volume. The authors advice on obedience training the Afghan Hound, a breed that has a strong mindset and doesnt relish pleasing his owners, will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered Afghans in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, 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.

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 breeds origins in its homeland, and guest author Christine Walkowicz has provided an insiders view of the breeds development in the US. This colorful handbook also covers the breeds 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.