The Dog Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide
The Dog Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide
Covering the history, breeds, care, health, and positive training of dogs — all in one easy reference — The Dog Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated encyclopedia of all things canine. With an extensive photographic catalog of more than 400 dog breeds, organized by to FCI groupings, each profile describes the breed's uses and character, lists compatible owner traits, and shares fascinating facts about the breed's origins. Dog owners, breeders, and fans will also learn about canine anatomy and body systems; instinct and behavior; how dogs interact with humans; and the essentials of good care. The book gives expert advice on equipment, handling, exercise, play, feeding, grooming, and breeding. Basic dog training is also covered, and an invaluable section on health will enable you to identify problems quickly and know exactly what to do in an emergency.
- ASIN: 1465408444
- ISBN: 1465408444
- Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
- Manufacturer: DK
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume has an all-new design and features a treasure trove of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book's main section profiles more than 175 breeds, including 27 new breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKC--Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Advice for prospective dog owners will help to ensure they are choosing a breed that is compatible with their lifestyle and needs. They will also find information on each breed's vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and much more. Profuse illustrations include color photos of all listed breeds.
- ASIN: 0764167294
- ISBN: 9780764167294
- Brand: Barron s Educational Series
- Manufacturer: B.E.S. Publishing
The Complete Dog Breed Book: Choose the Perfect Dog for You
The Complete Dog Breed Book: Choose the Perfect Dog for You
The ultimate dog breed resource book, The Complete Dog Breed Book has everything from dog grooming to dog training to caring for a dog to, yes, a breakdown of dog breeds for prospective breeders and prospective dog owners. Search through common dog breeds and exotic dog breeds as well — The Complete Dog Breed Book includes 420 dog breed profiles, with the most popular dog breeds featured on double-page spreads. The Complete Dog Breed Book comes complete with annotated photographs and breed-specific care tips and notes on color variations, temperament, and much more. Looking for a dog as a pet? Find the perfect dog breed for every lifestyle and personality. The Complete Dog Breed Book even has quizzes and question-and-answer selector charts that help you find the perfect dog breed for your home. Tips and additions guide you through the nuts and bolts of dog ownership, so you'll be prepared for your new pet once you've decided on a dog breed.
- UPC: 499995049901
- ASIN: 146542976X
- ISBN: 146542976X
- Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
- Manufacturer: DK
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love
A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog.Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor training to your dog’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pet.For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive guide that includes:• Choosing the right pup for you• Housetraining and basic training• Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues• Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food• Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog• Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
- ASIN: 1607748916
- ISBN: 1607748916
- Brand: Dina Roth Port Zak George
- Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)
The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)
For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice that every dog owner needs. This new edition of THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory.
- UPC: 787721982173
- ASIN: 0316083275
- ISBN: 0316083275
- Brand: Little Brown and Company
- Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company
The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever: A Step-by-Step Guide to 118 Amazing Tricks and Stunts
The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever: A Step-by-Step Guide to 118 Amazing Tricks and Stunts
Show off your dog! And let your dog show off, too! Using the secrets of professional dog trainers, this fully illustrated guide with hundreds of step-by-step photos show how to teach your pet 118 tricks and stunts. Organized from beginner level to pro, these tricks run the gamut from the kinds of things any well-behaved dog should know—fetch, paw shake, roll over—to stunts that will delight your friends and family, from dance routines to flying disc acrobatics. You’ll even learn the tricks behind filmmaking with dogs to create your own movie magic and performance showstoppers. And there are benefits far beyond the wow factor. Teaching your dog tricks will not only reveal more of your dog’s real personality, including hidden talents, it will also improve your pet’s behavior, reinforce socialization, prevent boredom and restlessness, and instill your pet with greater confidence. And dramatically enrich the relationship the two of you already share.
- ASIN: 1523501618
- ISBN: 1523501618
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds
Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds
Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds packs in a lot of information. Illustrations, text, charts, tables and icons make it an ideal reference for all dog lovers, who will enjoy flipping through the pages. The over 450 breeds are thoroughly researched and represent canines from around the world. They range from rare breeds for the dog lover that wants something different, to the favorite breeds that make for a reliable choice. There are ancient breeds and modern breeds, including the "designer dogs" that have become so popular in recent years. The over 450 breeds are organized into various categories, such as type (which share loosely common ancestry and traits), purpose, and more. For example, Spitz-Type Dogs typically have thick and dense fur, pointed ears and muzzles, and puffy tails that curl up and over their rears. They descend from ancient breeds that came from Arctic regions. Spitz dogs include the Akita, Canaan, American Eskimo, and the Pomeranian. Each breed is described on one page and includes these details: English and any alternative names, place of origin and year of first known introduction Icons and keys indicating all available coat colors; exercise requirements; graph indicating average weight, height and life expectancies At a Glance chart rating Intelligence; Ease of training; Affection; Playfulness; Good guard dogs; Good with children; Good with other dogs; and Grooming required. Descriptive text and a brief history of the breed Two color photographs, one adult and one puppy. Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds is a fabulous reference. In addition to the hundreds of breeds of all type, origin and purpose, the book includes the many designer breeds developed over the last couple of decades, making it undoubtedly the most up to date and detailed breed book currently available.
- ASIN: 1770858253
- ISBN: 1770858253
- Brand: Hajeski Nancy J
- Manufacturer: Firefly Books
The Complete Golden Retriever Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Golden Retriever Owners (Canine Handbooks)
The Complete Golden Retriever Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Golden Retriever Owners (Canine Handbooks)
“Having been a golden breeder for 40 years I bought several copies to keep on hand to pass out to puppy buyers, but I now realize I need to buy more copies… This book is ideal for first time (and even experienced) golden owners, people who foster goldens & new golden breeders or exhibitors,” HELEN DORRANCE, AKC BREEDER OF MERIT, TEXAS, USA“Superb handbook. A must-buy for any ‘Goldie’ owner – new or experienced. Contains everything you need to know, & some more, for the care & health of your Golden Retriever,” NICHOLAS LOCK, KC ASSURED BREEDER, BONSAVIOUR RETRIEVERS, UKPacked full of insider tips, the 242-page Complete Golden Retriever Handbook is the only reference book you’ll ever need & essential reading for anyone getting a Golden puppy, adult or rescue dog. It guides you from Day 1 right through to caring for your dog in old age.British canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 21 leading accredited Golden Retriever experts to answer the dozens of questions every new & potential owner has. Together they provide a blueprint for a rewarding lifelong partnership between you & your new Golden.Puppies - Learn:Getting Through the First Few Days & NightsWhere Should Puppy Sleep?Typical TemperamentUnderstanding Your Puppy & Building a BondCrate Training & HousetrainingObedience Training, incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Lead & Clicker TrainingDealing with Unwanted BehaviourHow to Deal with Issues like Puppy BitingSocializationHow Often to Bathe & Groom Your GoldenFeeding a Puppy, Adult & Senior DogExercise – How Often & How Much?If you haven’t got your puppy yet, save money & potential heartache by following our guidelines:Where NOT to Buy a Golden FromHow to Spot a Poorly-Bred PupHow to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to AskHow to Pick a Healthy Pup or Adult DogChoosing the Right TemperamentMale or Female?Golden-Proofing Your HomeFinding & Caring for Rescue GoldensGolden Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect Goldens, Alle... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1979837120
- ISBN: 1979837120
- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition
The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition
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 TrackingConcluding 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.
- ASIN: 0345476263
- ISBN: 0345476263
- Brand: Ballantine Books
- Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
The Dogist: Photographic Encounters with 1,000 Dogs
The Dogist: Photographic Encounters with 1,000 Dogs
New York Times bestsellerThe Dogist is a beautiful, funny, and inspiring tribute to the beloved dogs in our lives. Every page presents dog portraits that command our attention. Whether because of the look in a dog’s eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, the photos will make you ooh and aah, laugh, and fall in love. Photographed by Elias Weiss Friedman, aka The Dogist, every portrait in the book tells a story and explores the dog’s distinct character and spirit. Themed sections include Puppies, Cones of Shame, Working Dogs, and Dogs in Fancy Outfits, giving every dog lover something to pore over.
- UPC: 499995050082
- ASIN: 1579656714
- ISBN: 1579656714
- Brand: Artisan
- Manufacturer: Artisan