This price is valid only online at Petco.com. Not available in stores at this price. For local in-store prices, please call your favorite Petco Store.Bring home a true "poodle person" to share her many years experience of owning and training poodles. Charlotte Schwartz brings knowledge and firsthand advice to A New Owner's Guide to Poodles, illustrated with more than 150 beautiful color photographs of handsome poodles.The book covers the history and characteristics of the breed, selecting a poodle, preparing for and training the puppy, and daily care as well as health and dental hygiene. Additionally, find out about the sport of purebred dogs: competing in dog shows and obedience trials, arenas in which the poodle has excelled for generations. Through the author's firsthand experience, the breed comes to life through colorful stories about some of the world's most remarkable and intelligent poodles.Contents include:IntroductionHistory of the PoodleCharacteristics of the PoodleSpecial Roles of Today's PoodlesSelecting Your PoodleCaring for Your PoodleGrooming Your PoodleHousebreaking and TrainingSport of Purebred DogsHealth CareDental Care for Your Dog's LifeIdentification and Finding the Lost DogTraveling with Your DogIndex