Download or read book The American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training written by American Kennel Club and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2002-05-24 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains chapters that take the new or experienced dog owner through the most fundamental and necessary information on raising, training and caring for a pure bred dog (including common signs of illness and emergency). It includes a primer on how to enter pure bred dogs into competitions and shows and has helpful sidebars, full-color photographs, plus 20 comic strips to illuminate text.
Download or read book American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training written by The American Kennel Club and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1991-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training Sharing life with a dog is one of life's greatest pleasures. For the first-time owner—in fact, for every dog owner—the experience should be a long and memorable voyage of happy discovery. As with any learning experience, you must have the proper knowledge and skills to successfully choose and raise your new friend. That's exactly what the experts at the American Kennel Club had in mind when they created this book. Here—packed with great photographs of purebred dogs—is everything you need to know before and after you bring your new pet home. From selecting the right dog to keeping it healthy (as well as looking terrific), American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training is the one dog book you'll always be glad to have close at hand. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Download or read book The American Kennel Club s Train Your Puppy Right written by American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on bringing home a new puppy including advanced preparations, grooming, and visits to the veterinarian.
Download or read book The New Complete Dog Book written by The American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s “Bible” of dogs. For the past 88 years it has been the ultimate breed resource—the one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history, it is also the most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold. The revised and updated 22nd edition contains revised breed standards, changes in breed classifications, and recently recognized breeds. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this new 22nd edition offers readers: Official standard for every AKC-recognized breed, including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes, each breed written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs Over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies illustrate each four-page breed entry Spotlight on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy Illustrated glossary of canine terminology
Download or read book Akc Star Puppy written by Mary Burch and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your new puppy a great start in life by following the easy-to-apply information in this book from the moment you bring her home. And, while you're at it, get an AKC title for your pup whether mixed breed or purebred.
Download or read book The American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training 2e apdf written by American Kennel Club Staff and published by Howell Book House. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canine Good Citizen The Official AKC Guide written by Mary R. Burch and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club and designers of the Canine Good Citizen test, this book will help dog owners easily maneuver through the program’s 10-step curriculum, stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. With the valuable information found in this helpful guide, your dog will pass the Canine Good Citizen obedience test with flying colors!
Download or read book The Complete Dog Book written by American Kennel Club and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than seventy-five years, The Complete Dog Book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs. Now in its twentieth edition, this treasured guide is an essential volume for every dog owner and owner-to-be. Comprehensive and thoughtfully organized, The Complete Dog Book features all 153 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, the official breed standards, breed histories, and photographs. Also included are the twelve most recently recognized breeds: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Black Russian Terrier, German Pinscher, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Havanese, Löwchen, Neapolitan Mastiff, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Parson Russell Terrier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Spinone Italiano, and Toy Fox Terrier. Along with AKC registration procedures and current forms, The Complete Dog Book includes sections on • choosing the dog that’s right for you • training • nutrition • grooming • responsible breeding • canine first-aid • joining a dog club • Canine Good Citizen® program • every AKC sport: Agility, Conformation, Coonhound, Earthdog, Field Trials, Herding, Hunt Tests, Junior Showmanship, Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking Concluding with an extensive glossary of terms and line drawings, The Complete Dog Book is a reference that dog aficionados will turn to again and again.
Download or read book Meet the Lab written by American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the Lab is the first official publication endorsed by the world's leading authority on purebred dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) devoted to America's most popular dog, the Labrador Retriever. As the AKC's number-one breed in registration statistics for twenty consecutive years, the Labrador Retriever reigns as America's top companion breed, though the breed's superb athleticism has led it to excel as a hunting and competition dog as well.. Eleven chapters detail the history, characteristics, and special requirements for owning this active Sporting breed, heavily illustrated with beautiful color images of puppies and adults. A chapter devoted to the purchase and selection of the Lab puppy gives the reader specific guidance on how to locate a qualified breeder and to recognize a healthy, sound puppy whether for companionship or sport, or both. Two separate chapters serve as a primer to training the puppy--house-training and obedience work, favoring positive-training techniques as the best and most successful way to educate dogs. Chapters on grooming, feeding, exercise, and home and veterinary care offer indispensable information for new dog owners. As an official publication of the AKC, produced in conjunction with the Labrador Retriever Club, Meet the Lab also explains the many vital programs offered by the AKC to all pet dog owners, including the S.T.A.R. Puppy and the Canine Good Citizen programs, as well as overview to the various dog sports in which Labs excel, including obedience, field trials, dog shows, agility, and more. A detailed resources section offers recommendations for websites, books, periodicals, and club affiliate programs, all of great interest to responsible new dog owners.
Download or read book Meet the Beagle written by American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first official American Kennel Club publication dedicated to everyone's favorite little hound, Meet the Beagle celebrates this very special dog and offers owners a reliable, authoritative and entertaining handbook.Look inside, and you will find:A snapshot of the Beagle, focusing on the special traits that make the happy-go-lucky, tail-wagging Beagle such a unique and fun companion dogA buyer's guide, assisting new owners in selecting a reputable breeder and choosing a healthy, sound puppy, as well as how to register the puppy with the AKCA complete training primer, offering the most successful and effective ways to house-train the Beagle, a solid plan for obedience training and an introduction to the Canine Good Citizen programAn accessible and realistic diet and exercise program, geared toward keeping the food-loving Beagle slim, well nourished and happyAn up-to-date health care schedule, detailing the necessary steps owners much take to find a good veterinarian, vaccinate against prevalent diseases and protect pets from parasites and potential problems.A playlist of fun activities, from dogs shows to obedience and agility trails, tracking, and field trails to sharing your affectionate, well-socialized therapy Beagle with residents and patients in hospitals and retirement centers.
Download or read book The Complete Dog Book written by American Kennel Club and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Kennel Club The Complete Dog Book For Kids written by American Kennel Club and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1996-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watch the magical world of dogs come alive in The Complete Dog Book for Kids This Book Includes: Tips for finding the right dog for you Health care and training basics Information about the world of purebred dogs?from Junior Showmanship competitions to the informal Canine Good Citizen program. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Download or read book The New Complete Dog Book written by The American Kennel Club and published by i5 Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold, The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s bible of dogs, the one book that every purebred dog aficionado and expert cannot live without. The Complete Dog Book first appeared 85 years ago and now for the first time has been reformatted and published in full color. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this volume offers readers: Official standard for every AKC-recognized breed—over 50 more than previous edition—including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Newly written breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes, each breed written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs Over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies illustrate each four-page breed entry Spotlight on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy Illustrated glossary of canine terminology I-5 Press is proud to take the helm as the publisher of the longest, continually published dog book in history, following in the footsteps of G.H. Watt Publishers, Halcyon House, Garden City Publishing, Doubleday NY, Howell Book House (Wiley) and Ballantine Books (Random House). This 21st edition of The American Kennel Club’s New Complete Dog Book belongs in every dog lover’s home, the library of every town and institution, and dog club reference section in America.
Download or read book AKC S T A R Puppy r written by Mary R. Burch and published by . This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Official Publication of the American Kennel Club."
Download or read book New Complete Dog Book The 23rd Edition written by American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 1618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog related, and The New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition is the AKC’s “Bible” of dog books. This revised and updated 23rd edition contains new American Kennel Club initiatives and programs – especially virtual titling options – recently recognized dog breeds that have been added to the seven main groups, revised breed standards, and changes in breed classifications. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this newly updated edition is a must-have that belongs in every dog enthusiast and professional’s library.
Download or read book The American Kennel Club s Meet the Breeds written by American Kennel Club and published by Lumina Press. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents alphabetically arranged entries for major dog breeds in the United States, providing such information as size, color, life expectancy, temperament, activity level, grooming needs, and buyer's advice for each breed.
Download or read book Black and Tan Coonhound written by Linda Hibbard and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Black and Tan Coonhound serves as a complete introduction specialized hunting companion. The Black and Tan Coonhound, named for its signature coat coloration and the quarry for which it was designed, possesses trailing and treeing instincts beyond compare. The history chapter traces the breed's development in the United States, from ancient European hounds, to pursue raccoon and other quarry. The breed's characteristics key to its hunting prowess, discussed in chapter two, include the Black and Tan's legendary nose, long, flowing ears (to capture scent), and characteristic bawl (to hold quarry at bay and communicate with human hunters).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 author's advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their 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. Further chapters on caring for the aging dog and handling behavior issues (separation anxiety, barking, digging, etc.) conclude the volume. 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.
