The book that pioneered a uniquely effective dog training method back in print at lastFirst published in 1962, The Koehler Method of Dog Training is one of the most influential dog training books of all time. Now, Howell Book House is pleased to reissue this book for a new generation of trainers and dog lovers. Featuring a new cover design and new ...
More than 150 breeds are profiled, arranged in the general groups as specified by the AKC: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Information on each breed's history, vulnerability to specific health problems, and more is included, as is a color photo of each dog.
The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not available anywhere else. Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan - who has placed over 4,000 Greyhounds through her organization - offers updated statistics on ...
Presenting the Great, New Third Edition of the Most Respected Book in Print on the German Shepherd in the English Language. From the time Captain Max von Stephanitz undertook the development of the modern German Shepherd just before the turn of the 20th Century to the present, dog enthusiasts have been quick to recognize the versatility, ...
Everybody loves a Wiener dog. Their funny bodies with their short little legs, floppy ears, and pleading eyes make Dachshunds irresistible even to people who claim to dislike small dogs. Also, Dachshunds are natural clowns. They can keep a room in stitches with their antics and coax one more dog cookie out of the strictest disciplinarian. In ...
Back by popular demand, this is the only breeding book endorsed by top breeders. 'There are many books on breeding dogs, but Ann's book is so on-target and comprehensive that it has become a bible among successful breeders. The news that Howell is making this modern classic available again is to the benefit of both new and future generations of ...
Poodles come in miniature, toy, and standard sizes, and in a variety of colours. Despite their popularity as show dogs, all poodles share ancestry as bird hunters' retrievers. Barron's extensive line of "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" advise current and soon-to-be pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well ...
The definitive, practical guide to training dogs at home, offering obedience training that works, yet does not alter the dog's personality or alienate his affection. All the essentials are covered using love, praise, and affection as a philosophy of training, and clear and effective solutions are provided for every kind of behavior problem. 100 ...
This delightful book does for pugs--the world's most obsessed-over dog breed--what "Every Night, Josephine" did for poodles, from the author of "1-800-Am-I-Nuts?" and "This Damn House!". It's the hilarious story of how a glossy black 12-pound package of canine energy took over Kaufman's heart and home.
Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach make the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Dogs" the most comprehensive and concise recognition guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1000 full-colour photographs of over 300 breeds, it is designed to cut through the complex process of identification to enable you to ...
This text is part of a series of books designed for children aged seven years and upwards. This particular book is a guide to the evolution, behaviour, and role in civilization of the large and varied dog family. It deals with the whole of the dog family from wolves, jackals and dingos, to labradors, afghan hounds and the pug. It includes anatomy, ...
Our best known, best selling breed book -- truly the Shedand Sheepdog owners "bible." Make sure you have a copy. You will get absolutely thorough coverage of the breed from selection and care to breeding, showing, training, herding and more.
Phillip Keller, author of the bestselling A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, draws spiritual truth from his experience in training and using a sheep dog named Lass on his sheep ranch in the American West. The result is a moving modern parable.
This is a beautiful and complete book that offers reliable information about the breed's history, standard, personality, proper care, basic training and much, much more. Considering the dearth of information on the market about this wonderful breed, this book is not only the most up-to-date source of information, it is a must-have for anyone who ...
This edition is designed for people who want to groom their own dogs, and, perhaps, earn extra money grooming other dogs. Many grooming salons search desperately for part-time dog groomers for pet dogs whose grooming is for hygienic and visual purposes and not for show-ring purposes.
The most authoritative book of its kind. Nearly 150 breeds are presented with a full photo for each and a complete checklist including personality and physical characteristics, as well as both positive and negative attributes. Never before has there been the depth of truth and authority that is given here, highlighting each breed's unique ...
Reprint. Written in 1950, this book was the first to thoroughly analyze, illustrate and explain the under-the-skin workings of the dog. It shows the breeder, fancier, and judge that the principles of movement apply to all breeds. While some of the theories have since been disproved, the book still deserves to be in the serious dog person's library ...
America's offical book on the purebred dog, this bestselling comprehensive resource includes a picture, history, and the official standard for each of the 134 recognized breeds. A must for every dog enthusiast from the professional breeder to the prospective buyer. Two 32-page full-color inserts; 250 photographs, 112 in full color; 41 line ...
It's no wonder the Maltese is the 20th most popular breed registered by the AKC. He combines good looks with a strong physique and clownish, endearing temperament. He is the epitome of a showman and a companion. Written by the country's foremost authority on the Maltese, this "Best of Breed Library" title combines information the smitten pet ...
Dr. Ian Dunbar, renowned dog trainer and behaviorist, explains how dogs think and learn, and why they act the way they do. Dog owners who understand these issues can better train their dogs and develop a closer relationship with their pets.128 pp.
This heavily illustrated directory describes nearly every canine breed. It includes recently recognised breeds, such as the Norwegian Buhound, the Pyrenean Shepherd, and the Swedish Vallhound. A succinct description of each dog cites its origins, its physical and temperamental traits, its average life span, all major health concerns, and its ...
The Poodle is known for her keen intelligence, excellent trainability, and, most notably, those signature curly locks. But there's more to the Poodle than meets the eye (like, say, those expensive grooming bills). So, to Poodle or not to Poodle? That is the question. With an overview of the breed's history, an exploration of all three varieties ...
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