Choosing a Dog : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet)
Choosing a Dog : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet)
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Book Description
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.
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.
Choosing a Dog : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet)
Choosing a Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet),Kim Campbell Thornton,Howell Book House,1582450595,Dog breeds,Dogs,Dogs - Breeds,Dogs - General,Pets,Selection,Pets / Dogs / Breeds
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