Download or read book The American Water Spaniel written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines the lovable and affectionate American Water Spaniel. It provides a direct analysis of the dog's behavioral patterns, personality traits, and characteristics. This includes a general discussion of the American Water Spaniel's health concerns, grooming and training requirements, as well as nutritional needs.
Download or read book American Water Spaniel written by Paul R. Morrison and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Yankee Doodle original, the American Water Spaniel hails from the state of Wisconsin, where in the town of New London Dr. F. J. Pfeifer developed this all-around sporting dog that could retrieve and flush for the upland hunter. Medium in size and colored in chocolate or liver, the American Water Spaniel excels as both a retriever and a spaniel. Author Paul R. Morrison, an active AWS breeder and sportsman, traces the breed's origins back to Civil War days, chronicling the many legends that have evolved about this curly-coated field spaniel. A friendlier, smarter hunting companion cannot be found;the AWS remains one of America's best kept secrets. This Special Limited Edition also discusses the breed's characteristics as a family dog and hunting dog, his personality and abilities and the breed standard. Each chapter is illustrated with color photographs, making this volume as handsome as it is comprehensive and useful. Chapters on selecting a breeder and puppy, rearing and training the puppy, grooming, feeding and much more provide the owner with a complete guide to this fun-loving spaniel. The book also provides an excellent introduction to dog showing and trialing, sports that welcome enthusiastic newcomers on a weekendly basis. A special chapter on preventive healthcare, written by renowned veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, provides up-to-date, accurate information on inoculations, parasites, spaying/neutering and much more.
Download or read book American Water Spaniel written by Paul R. Morrison and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Yankee Doodle original, the American Water Spaniel hails from the state of Wisconsin, where in the town of New London Dr. F. J. Pfeifer developed this all-around sporting dog that could retrieve and flush for the upland hunter. Medium in size and colored in chocolate or liver, the American Water Spaniel excels as both a retriever and a spaniel. Author Paul R. Morrison, an active AWS breeder and sportsman, traces the breed's origins back to Civil War days, chronicling the many legends that have evolved about this curly-coated field spaniel. A friendlier, smarter hunting companion cannot be found;the AWS remains one of America's best kept secrets. This Special Limited Edition also discusses the breed's characteristics as a family dog and hunting dog, his personality and abilities and the breed standard. Each chapter is illustrated with color photographs, making this volume as handsome as it is comprehensive and useful. Chapters on selecting a breeder and puppy, rearing and training the puppy, grooming, feeding and much more provide the owner with a complete guide to this fun-loving spaniel. The book also provides an excellent introduction to dog showing and trialing, sports that welcome enthusiastic newcomers on a weekendly basis. A special chapter on preventive healthcare, written by renowned veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, provides up-to-date, accurate information on inoculations, parasites, spaying/neutering and much more.
Download or read book Irish Water Spaniel written by Marion Hopkins and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish Water Spaniel’s curly liver locks and distinctive topknot have won the breed admirers on both sides of the pond, not the least of whom is author and longtime breeder Marion Hopkins, regarded as the IWS authority in America. Regarded as a superb family companion and an enduring and proficient field worker, the Irish Water Spaniel is a hardy, resilient retriever and an obedient and biddable companion that enjoys athletic activities with his owner—on land and water. Written with wit, wisdom, and no small heaping of common sense, this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide details the breed’s history in its homeland as well as in England and the United States. The text is illustrated by beautiful color photographs by IWS breeder and photographer Tara Darling, making this book as attractive as it is authoritative. A true fan of this charming Irish breed, the author shares her many years of experience with IWSs in her insightful chapter about the breed’s characteristics. As evidenced in the Hopkins’s special stories and Darling’s photographs, the IWS is a true canine clown, blessed with a real Irish sense of humor, that endears himself to all those who win a place in his inner circle. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable 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 photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Puppies written by M. A. Gorman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes popular breeds of dogs and includes advice on training, socialization, healthcare, nutrition, and exercise.
Download or read book Dog the Complete Guide written by and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Water Spaniel written by Constance Rutherford and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 96 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 My First Pocket Guide About Wisconsin written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Wisconsin basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Wisconsin. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Wisconsin Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Wisconsin Geography section digs up the what's where in Wisconsin. Wisconsin History section is like traveling through time to some of Wisconsin's greatest moments. Wisconsin People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Wisconsin Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Wisconsin Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Wisconsin. Wisconsin Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Wisconsin.
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 Portuguese Water Dog written by Paolo Correa and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to owning and caring for your dog--Cover.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training written by John Falk and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens. A useful chapter on the services and guidance offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions is also included. The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training covers all pointing and flushing breeds, and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment. In addition, the helpful appendices list recommended books and periodicals, other literature, breed registries, organizations, and suppliers of equipment and accessories to help bird dog owners with all of their training needs. Complete with dozens of instructional photographs throughout, The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training is a gem of a book that any serious new or veteran owner or trainer of bird dogs should get their hands on.
Download or read book Simon Schuster s Guide to Dogs written by Gino Pugnetti and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1980-11-15 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 250,000 copies in print, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs is the best guide available -- whether you need a dog book for general identification or to select the breed that is most suitable for you. With more than 320 breeds of dogs described and illustrated in full color, this book provides quick access to essential information on physical and psychological characteristics and care required. The entries for each breed give details on weight, height, markings, and type of coat, as well as information on personality traits, origins, uses, and care. Each entry also features easy-to-read visual symbols that indicate, for example, whether a breed of dog is good with children or has a tendency to bite, whether a breed is well- suited as a hunting dog or a guard dog, whether the dog needs to be kept outdoors or indoors or can live happily in the city, and much more. Filled with useful information and illustrated throughout, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs is a valuable reference to the world of canines.
Download or read book The Dog Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man’s best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you’re bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
Download or read book The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds written by Ben Stone and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds presents the broad repertoire of the dog groomer's art for the pleasure and enlightenment of every reader. Comprehensive and comprehensible, this is the widest-ranging work ever on canine beauty culture. Here is the history and development of dog grooming from the beginning to its present sophisticated state. Here are the Basics and the Tricks of the Trade the little secrets that make the big difference in the finished product. The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds includes grooming instruction for all 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and even cats! There are chapters on equipment, setting up a shop and developing a thriving grooming business. This reliable guidance shows how to get the most out of a grooming business and avoid the pitfalls at the same time. Dozens of Specialty clubs have contributed show grooming sections for their breeds, and hundreds of to-the-point photos, drawings and charts show what the authors say as they say it. The graphic value of the Stone Guide fully matches the expert text. Whether you are an established groomer, a grooming student, an owner who wants to groom the family dog or a hobbyist seeking information on the professional side of dog grooming, you'll find the Stone Guide a constant, indispensable reference for every question you'll ever have on the subject.
Download or read book Bird Dog Guide written by Larry Mueller and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your Purebred Puppy Second Edition written by Michele Welton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the physical, behavioral, and temperamental qualities of 175 breeds and outlines a procedure for selecting a dog that matches the potential owner's personality and lifestyle.
