Complete Book of Dogs, Dog Breeds and Dog Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Over 180 International Breeds, with Expert Advice on Breeding, Grooming, ... ... and Step-by-step Practical Guidance

by Mike Stockman (Author), PeterLarkin (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $5.86

  The definitive dog encyclopedia, this is a comprehensive visual guide to more than 180 breeds from all over the world and how to care for them. It includes fascinating descriptions of each breed, including essential information on grooming, feeding and exercise needs, as well as insights into each dog's typical character and temperament. It offers expert advice on how to look after your dog, with step-by-step photographic guidance on scores of skills, techniques and routines. This indispensable volume brings together a comprehensive reference to the world's main breeds and a practical care guide for all dog owners. It includes invaluable information on all aspects of dog care, with advice on bedding types and equipment, safety at home, feeding and grooming, as well as more specialized sections on breeding, training your dog, health care and basic first aid. The informative text is complemented by a specially commissioned collection of step-by-step photographs to make this a truly practical and easy-to-use book. This is the perfect guide for everyone, ranging from those wishing to choose a breed to keep as a family pet to serious owners interested in breeding and showing pedigree dogs at the highest level.