Download or read book Identifying Dog Breeds written by Joan Palmer and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1995-03 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features more than 100 dog breeds and is the essential pocket guide for dog lovers.
Download or read book An Identification Guide to Dog Breeds written by Don Harper and published by J G Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes in detail the appearance, characteristics and special requirements of all the most popular dog breeds, as well as more obscure varieties.
Download or read book An Identification Guide to Dog Breeds written by Don Harper and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Dog Breeds written by Derek Hall and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2008-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mankind's relationship with the dog can be traced back for thousands of years. Indeed, the dog is probably our oldest non-human companion. Excavations of Middle Eastern fossils, believed to be at least 12,000 years old. Interestingly, for an animal that has been so important to us for so very long, there is uncertainty as to the exact way in which domestication of the dog occurred. We cannot even be absolutely sure of the evolutionary route by which the dog itself came about- although most experts are in agreement that the wolf is the most probable ancestor. This guide explores in more detail the most likely theories of dog evolution. It also explores some of the ways in which the dog may have begun to befriend humans.
Download or read book Guide to Identifying Dog Breeds written by Standards New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dog Breed Guide written by Gary Weitzman and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents profiles for different dog breeds that include the breed's country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, grooming difficulty, and exercise needs, along with advice on how to choose the right dog, care for it, and understand its behavior.
Download or read book The Complete Dog Breed Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the ideal, perfectly compatible canine companion for your family? Your search ends here. From spaniels to sheepdogs, The Complete Dog Breed Book is all you need to find the perfect pet for your family. Fully illustrated and featuring over 400 of the world's best-loved breeds, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on keeping, training, and caring for your beloved dog. The book's special Q&A selector charts help you make the right choice as per your lifestyle and convenience. Clear and practical instructions on care cover the essential aspects of looking after a dog, including handling, grooming, nutrition, health, and exercise. The visual training program features step-by-step photographic sequences, explaining the specifics of basic obedience. Tried-and-tested notes on how to identify and prevent common behavioral problems provide a fascinating insight into the behavior of dogs and how we interact with them. The Complete Dog Breed Book is a one-stop manual to help you become the owner of a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.
Download or read book Dog Breeds written by Joan Palmer and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds written by Jerold Bell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the veterinary practitioner, student, breeder and pet owner with a complete but quick reference to the diagnosis and management of breed-related medical conditions of dogs and cats. 171 recognized dog breeds and 42 cat breeds are included, organized alphabetically, with all information fully referenced and based on the most
Download or read book Dogs by Design written by Ilene Hochberg and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specially mixed breeds are all the rage. That’s right: according to such media outlets as The Today Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and The New York Times, such “designer dogs” as the puggle, labradoodle, schnoodle, and bagel hound are today’s pick of the litter. Filled with more than 150 color photos of adorable man-made mutts and their purebred parents, Dogs by Design explores both sides of this hot new trend. Written by bestselling author Ilene Hochberg, it examines how the mixed-breed craze began, what its future might be, and the unexpected controversy surrounding these canine creations—and also helps would-be owners determine if a hybrid is right for them. Included are the characteristics of each dog, input from owners and breeders, and a comprehensive list of breeders with their contact information.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide To Dog Breeds written by Derek Hall and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heavily illustrated, full color depiction of just about every breed of dog out there celebrates our four-legged friends and their history.
Download or read book Dog Breed Guide written by Tamara J. Resler and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From dachshunds to Dalmatians and poodles to pugs, this comprehensive guide gives an overview of more than 400 different dog breeds. Each profile includes the breed's "dog stats": country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, grooming difficulty, exercise needs, and "K-9 qualities." With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman and dog behaviorist Amanda Kowalski, kids will also learn how to choose the right dog for them, how to take care of their new furry friend, and how to understand their behavior. Fantastic feature spreads cover dogs in popular culture, dog ancestry, how to prepare for your perfect pooch, dogs with jobs, and so much more. This comprehensive guide is perfect for dog-loving kids, and an excellent reference for families who are who are bringing home their first four-legged family member.
Download or read book The Complete Dog Breed Book written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find your ideal dog - and learn how to look after it - in this stunning guide to all things canine. Combining breeds, behaviour, care, and training advice, this book contains everything you need to know to help you choose and look after a dog, from the tiny Chihuahua to the towering Great Dane. Find the perfect pet using Q&A selector charts that help you find the best breed to suit your lifestyle. Fully updated to reflect the latest dog breeds, The Complete Dog Breed Book contains a catalogue of more than 420 dogs. Each features stunning photographs of the dog from various angles, while popular breeds - including the Boxer, Labrador Retriever, and English Springer Spaniel - are given a special in-depth treatment. Clear and concise text explains the main features of the dog, as well as providing a historical overview of the breed. Annotation highlights physical characteristics of each breed, while panels provide an at-a-glance guide to key features, such as the dog's temperament, size, and colour. A practical section on care covers the fundamental aspects of looking after a dog, from handling and grooming to exercise and health. Step-by-step photographic sequences, combined with expert-written advice, explain the essentials of basic obedience. The Complete Dog Breed Book is a one-stop manual to helping you become the owner of a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog.
Download or read book The Right Dog for You written by David Alderton and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Right Dog For You you will be able to understand the personalities and needs of almost any breed to allow you to choose your perfect companion. The first part of the book offers all-round guidance on how to choose a dog, and a short discussion of the pluses and otherwise of the newer crossbreeds. This is followed by a directory of over 120 breeds and crossbreeds, arranged by adult size, small to large, and packed full of information. Alongside the mugshot, each breed has information about its group (which offers valuable behavioural clues—don’t pick a Border Collie unless you have an awful lot of energy for example) and a succinct profile dealing with everything from grooming needs to any breed health concerns. This book will send you to the breeder or the rescue centre with your eyes open—leaving you free to lose your heart to a dog that you know will fit in with your lifestyle.
Download or read book Spotter s Guide to Dogs written by Harry Glover and published by E.D.C. Publishing. This book was released on 1981 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to dogs including their history, types of breeds.
Download or read book ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs written by Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate resource for dog lovers, this authoritative volume on selecting and caring for any kind of dog focuses--in the ASPCA tradition--on mixed breeds, a major difference from most other dog books, which describe only purebreds. 650+ photos. (Pets)
Download or read book Meet Your Dog written by Kim Brophey and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Based on the latest findings in the field of canine cognition and behavior, this book is an invaluable resource.” —Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals Every dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award-winning canine behavior consultant. Using cutting-edge research, Brophey has developed a groundbreaking system that allows owners to identify what their dog is struggling with, why, and how they can fix it. Brophey’s approach is unlike anything that has been published before and will give dog owners a new understanding of what motivates and affects their dog’s behavior. This innovative technique rethinks the way we categorize dogs, and distills information from over twenty scientific disciplines into four comprehensive elements: learning, environment, genetics, and self. With revolutionary tips for specific dog breeds, this book will change dog owners’ lives—and lead to happier human-canine relationships. “It’s refreshing to finally find a book that takes into consideration the many predispositions to behavior problems in dogs . . . teaches us to really see the dog in its entirety.” —Alexandre Rossi, author of A Dog at the Keyboard
