When correctly trained, the Boxer is renowned for unswerving loyalty to its master and its fearlessness as a guard dog. Training Your Dog books teach ordinary nonexpert dog owners how to train their own pets. Virtually every aspect of training is covered, with special focus on the distinctive traits ....
This large dog has a long history as a hunter and a protector of livestock. This volume is filled with handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. It provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners. ....
Bred for loyalty, strength and endurance, the easy-going and sociable Siberian Husky is a very pure and ancient breed, dating back 4,000 years or more. First bred by the Chukchis, a semi-nomadic people of northeastern Siberia, to hunt reindeer and pull sleds, the Siberian is an active breed that loves ....
Dachshunds For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides owners with the latest advice, tips and information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet, including: Choosing a healthy puppy or adult dog Feeding and grooming Housing and supplies Health care and first aid Basic training ....
The majestic Great Dane is indeed the giant of the dog world, although his physical size is not the only asset he offers the right owner. The Great Dane excels as a companion for the family and children, providing protection and convincing deterrence; as a personal friend, always responding with outgoing ....
This longhaired toy breed makes a fine companion for dog lovers young and old. Books in the comprehensive and popular BarronÂ’s Complete Pet OwnerÂ’s Manuals series advise on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. ....
These cheerful canines have been trained as hunters since the dawn of history, but they also make affectionate house pets. Here is everything the neophyte owner needs to know about the Beagle and its traits. Teaches ordinary nonexpert dog owners how to train their own pets. ....
This attractive, medium-sized dog makes a hardy hunter, as well as a fine household pet. Here is reliable information on its general care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. ....
Strong, smart, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is great with kids and makes a wonderful family pet. A typical boxer has boundless energy and curiosity and is a natural clown. Although it’s rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxer’s extroverted, ....
A Wilson the Pug love story . . . with a twist Wilson the Pug, everyoneÂ’s favorite canine Taoist, has fallen in love. His soul mate, Hedy, with her wrinkly skin and floppy ears, is a real looker. But what the lovable dog Wilson thinks is a fellow pug is actually a mastiff puppy, and in no time at ....