The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior [Paperback]

Margaret H. Bonham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 13, 2004

A unique, one-stop handbook for mixed breed dog owners

Known for their individuality, mutts have become the most popular dogs in the United States! Now, The Complete Guide to Mutts addresses all the special needs of owning a mixed breed, providing comprehensive, reliable information in one authoritative resource on everything from health and training to behavior issues-something you won't find in other books.

Written by Margaret Bonham, a dog writer who has tremendous firsthand experience with mixed breeds, the book covers such important topics as beyond-the-basics obedience training, holistic therapies, and common problems in older dogs, as well as mutt-specific information on routine health care. You'll also discover:
* Why mutts are number one in the hearts of millions and why a mutt might-or might not-be right for you
* How to find the perfect mutt through a shelter or rescue organization
* The general types of mutts and how to tell what your mixed breed may be
* The difference between training a puppy and an adult mutt
* How to understand your mutt's behavior-and change it if necessary
* The best supplies for your mutt, including feeding dos and don'ts
* The latest on competing in obedience, agility, and other performance events

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From the Back Cover

A unique, one-stop handbook for mixed breed dog owners

Known for their individuality, mutts have become the most popular dogs in the United States! Now, The Complete Guide to Mutts addresses all the special needs of owning a mixed breed, providing comprehensive, reliable information in one authoritative resource on everything from health and training to behavior issues–something you won’t find in other books.

Written by Margaret Bonham, a dog writer who has tremendous firsthand experience with mixed breeds, the book covers such important topics as beyond-the-basics obedience training, holistic therapies, and common problems in older dogs, as well as mutt-specific information on routine health care. You’ll also discover:

• Why mutts are number one in the hearts of millions and why a mutt might–or might not–be right for you
• How to find the perfect mutt through a shelter or rescue organization
• The general types of mutts and how to tell what your mixed breed may be
• The difference between training a puppy and an adult mutt
• How to understand your mutt’s behavior–and change it if necessary
• The best supplies for your mutt, including feeding dos and don’ts
• The latest on competing in obedience, agility, and other performance events

About the Author

MARGARET H. ("maggie") BONHAM is the author of eight dog books, including the classic Northern Breeds. She has worked in dog rescue and has adopted dogs from shelters, as well as found them abandoned on the street, Bonham is familiar with the challenges associated with mixed breed dogs and their personalities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (February 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764549731
• ISBN-13: 978-0764549731
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,341,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am an award-winning author of thirty books living in the wilds of Montana as a Colorado refugee. Because I love confusing people, I go by Margaret H. Bonham with my pet books and M. H. Bonham in my science fiction and fantasy. I train in shotokan and ninjitsu martial arts, I race sled dogs, and podcast. I frequent science fiction conventions, so be sure to check out my blog for places I'll be at.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem, March 19, 2004

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Diane Peters Mayer (Doylestown, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior (Paperback)

What a gem is Margaret Bonham's The Complete Guide to Mutts. Not only does she cover types of mutts, training, food, health and everything else a prospective dog owner needs to know, but I love that she emphasizes throughout the book that adopting a dog is a serious long-term commitment. I even bought a copy for the shelter I volunteer for as a resource guide in helping dogs and their new families live happily every after.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive information, July 30, 2004

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Phyllis DeGioia (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior (Paperback)

Above and beyond the adorable subjects, there is a lot of good, comprehensive A to Z information in here that is basic to all dogs. Bonham has a great section on mutt health, a good one on nutrition for "The Most Popular Dog in America," and a good one on how to select either a puppy or adult rescue. She covers what you might be able to reasonably expect physically in what type of mix, what group activities are available to them, what to look for in a good trainer and what training equipment you should expect go get, road trips, how to choose a vet, introducing them to the cat, and Bonham offers terrific advice on how to select a dog that's right for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Books come from Margaret Bonham !, September 7, 2006

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Shirley Kitelinger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior (Paperback)

I read this book and The Complete Idiots Guide to Designer Dogs and found both to be interesting and well written.
I can say for sure ,no one is an idiot that orders books from this Author . Books inform as well as giving insight to some of the most popular pets in the USA ..the Crossbreeds !