The ultimate resource for dog lovers, the ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs is the authoritative volume on selecting and caring for any kind of dog. In the ASPCA tradition, this book has a strong focus on mixed breedsa major difference from most other dog books, which describe only purebreds. At over 500 pages with more than 650 illustrations and photos, this guide covers everything dog owners need to know to give their dog the best possible care at every stage of life, including advice on bathing and grooming, training and exercise, and the special needs of puppies and older dogs. For anyone thinking about getting a dog or seeking to understand the one they have, this lively book is the place to turn for trustworthy information on all canine matters.
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Sheldon Gerstenfeld, VMD is director of the Chestnut Hill Veterinary Hospital and Bird Clinic in Philadelphia. Author of previous books on cat and dog care, he has served as a contributing editor to Parents magazine and hosted a radio program on pet care. He lives outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Best Dog Book Yet,
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This review is from: ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs (Aspc Complete Guide to) (Paperback)
This book has everything you should know about dogs. It is great for anyone wanting to buy a dog because it helps you realize the responsibility, the breed traits, and what is right for you. It covers dog history, health, behavior--everything! It is also good for dog enthusiasts that enjoy looking at all of the breeds out there. Great section on each breeds profile. I read the entire thing, even all of the dog breeds simply because I love dogs. Very interesting, and covers all the basics. Must buy!
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This guide provides an excellent, comprehensive, step by step review of being a dog owner. It covers deciding if a dog is the right pet for you, deciding which kind of dog fits your lifestyle, preparing your home, buying food and supplies, introducing the dog to the family and other pets, nutrition, health, training, behavior, older pets, legal pet ownership issues, and many other topics. Although the breed descriptions are somewhat brief for a detail fanatic like myself, the pictures are nice, and it's a good starting point for researching specific breeds more in depth. The breed descriptions strive to remain positive, while indicating that there may be some less than desirable and/or difficult to manage tendencies in some breeds. I look at this book all the time even though I already have 2 dogs.
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This is an excellent guide book for the beginner who's thinking about getting a dog and an excellent reference for the experienced dog owner. It gives you a good overview of all breeds and their specific traits and needs. It helps guide you into really thinking about which kind of dog fits your lifestyle and living arrangements before you commit to an animal. It also gives practical information on daily care and first aid, including, for example, what plants you shouldn't have in your house.
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Dogs enrich our lives in innumerable ways and are amazingly adaptable to family life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
disease causing ulcers, inexperienced dog owners, several brisk walks, heavy droolers, common canine health problems, energy indoors, early obedience training, related health concerns, intervertebral disc protrusion, gentle children, northern breeds, patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, elimination area, exercise needs, elbow dysplasia, quick brushing, breed organizations, weekly brushing, inexperienced owners, field spaniel, toy spaniel, reputable breeder, apartment life, energetic dog Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old English, Jack Russell, Middle Ages, Saint Bernards, American Staffordshire, Cardigan Welsh, Great Danes, Greater Swiss, American Kennel Club, Dandie Dinmont, Great Pyrenees, Japanese Chin, Pembroke Welsh, Shih Tzu, Taking Care of Your Dog, United States, West Highland, Dogo Argentino, American Eskimo, Chesapeake Bay, United Kennel Club, Shiba Inus, Middle East, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Appearance The Australian New!
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Dogs enrich our lives in innumerable ways and are amazingly adaptable to family life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
disease causing ulcers, inexperienced dog owners, several brisk walks, heavy droolers, common canine health problems, energy indoors, early obedience training, related health concerns, intervertebral disc protrusion, gentle children, northern breeds, patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, elimination area, exercise needs, elbow dysplasia, quick brushing, breed organizations, weekly brushing, inexperienced owners, field spaniel, toy spaniel, reputable breeder, apartment life, energetic dog Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old English, Jack Russell, Middle Ages, Saint Bernards, American Staffordshire, Cardigan Welsh, Great Danes, Greater Swiss, American Kennel Club, Dandie Dinmont, Great Pyrenees, Japanese Chin, Pembroke Welsh, Shih Tzu, Taking Care of Your Dog, United States, West Highland, Dogo Argentino, American Eskimo, Chesapeake Bay, United Kennel Club, Shiba Inus, Middle East, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Appearance The Australian New!
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- First Aid (Health and Safety) by Ladybird Series in Back Matter
- Prince Charles by William C. Black on page 107
- Emergency First Aid by Charles Mosher in Back Matter
- The Intelligence of Dogs: Canine Conciousness and Capabilities by Stanley Coren in Back Matter
- Guy Mannering (Large Print) by Sir Walter Scott on page 275
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