Choosing a Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet [Hardcover]

Kim Campbell Thornton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Happy Healthy Pet | Publication Date: December 26, 2000

Choosing a Dog is a useful addition to the successful Happy Healthy Pet line, which features expert content in an easy-to-read format. It includes high-quality color photos and informative sidebars throughout.

The author covers all points the prospective dog owner must know before choosing a breed, including tips on choosing purebred or mixed-breed; in-depth info on breed types and specific breeds; information on finding, interviewing, and choosing a breeder who will meet the owner's needs; necessary contracts and paperwork; and shelter dog and breed rescue options. The book includes specific information on more than 50 of the breeds ranked most popular with the AKC. The author provides basic information on bringing the new dog home and lots of additional reading in print and on websites.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

In classic Happy Healthy Pet style, Choosing a Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is reader-friendly with eye-catching color photos and engaging, informative text. Can't decide which pooch to choose? Let Kim Campbell Thornton walk you through each of the perplexing questions prospective dog owners must face, including:

• Which is more appropriate for me, a purebred or a mixed breed?
• If I choose a purebred dog, which breed best fits my lifestyle and personality?
• Where should I look for my new dog?
• What kinds of questions should I ask a breeder?
• What kinds of paperwork and fees should I expect?
• What about shelter dogs or rescue options?

If all of that isn't enough, the author also provides basic information on what you'll need before you bring your dog home as well as lots of additional resource options in print and online.

About the Author

KIM CAMPBELL THORNTON has written numerous books on the health, care, and training of dogs and cats. She is the former Editor in Chief of Dog Fancy magazine and is a frequent contributor to the AKC Gazette and other pet publications. She lives in Lake Forest, CA.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (December 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450595
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450599
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,015,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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