The pocket-sized pooch makes an ideal household companion, especially for apartment dwellers or others who must keep a pet that will adapt to a confined space. However, author Dan Rice stresses that different small breeds have different personalities—a fact that should be kept in mind when prospective owners are first acquiring their canine pet. If the animal's and owner's lifestyles fail to match, trouble will follow. Described in this book are more than 50 small breeds, with information on their personalities, hereditary traits, nutritional needs, potential health problems, and more. Bichon Frise, Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, and many others are discussed in detail. Web addresses of breeders' clubs are also provided as sources of additional information. Appealing full-color photos throughout.
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The pocket-sized pooch makes an ideal household companion, especially for apartment dwellers or others who must keep a pet that will adapt to a confined space. But when you?re first acquiring your canine pet, keep in mind that different small breeds have different personalities. You?ll want to select a breed whose personality traits best suit your lifestyle. Described in this book are more than 50 small breeds, with information on their personalities, hereditary traits, nutritional needs, potential health problems, and more. Filled with full-color photos.
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Good book for dog lovers. If you are trying to decide whether or not to get a small dog, buy this book. Great pictures. Lots of reminders about the important differences between small and large dogs. Nicely succinct descriptions of breed characteristics and origins, temperament, height and weight expectations, and especially doggy attitude.
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This book, made in the Barrons fashion, has wonderfull photos and adequate information on various small dog breeds. Actually this book had a few breeds more than I expected to be in the book like the small Podengo. I was rather confused on why the Keyz was listed...being around 50lbs. I don't consider it a small breed?! But a good book all around for those who are mainly interested in the small end of the canine spectrum.
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This is a splendid little book if one is interested in learning about small breed dogs. Good pictures, well written and organized.
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A great deal of joy and comfort comes with your small dog, but it must be the right dog for you. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
flyball contests, active little dog, leashed walk, nose rubber, many little dogs, tiny breeds, many small breeds, lip margins, alarm dog, terrier trials, tiny dog, little breed, this little dog, timed activities, exercise requirements, tiny pups, other family pets, grooming glove, obedience work, therapy dog, sight hound, companion pet, coat care, little pal, agility trials Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Shih Tzu, Italian Greyhound, German Spitz, Brussels Griffon, Dandie Dinmont, Great Britain, Pembroke Corgi, English Toy Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel, Skye Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, The Border Terrier, Boston Terrier, Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher, British Kennel Club, English Kennel Club, Non-Sporting Group, Standard Schnauzer New!
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A great deal of joy and comfort comes with your small dog, but it must be the right dog for you. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
flyball contests, active little dog, leashed walk, nose rubber, many little dogs, tiny breeds, many small breeds, lip margins, alarm dog, terrier trials, tiny dog, little breed, this little dog, timed activities, exercise requirements, tiny pups, other family pets, grooming glove, obedience work, therapy dog, sight hound, companion pet, coat care, little pal, agility trials Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Shih Tzu, Italian Greyhound, German Spitz, Brussels Griffon, Dandie Dinmont, Great Britain, Pembroke Corgi, English Toy Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel, Skye Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, The Border Terrier, Boston Terrier, Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinscher, British Kennel Club, English Kennel Club, Non-Sporting Group, Standard Schnauzer New!
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