BREEDS - TRAINING - HEALTH CARE

A comprehensive encyclopedia of dogs with a fully illustrated guide to 230 breeds and over 1500 photographs

Living with a dog is both a privilege and an extremely rewarding experience, and this comprehensive volume will help you to provide the best home possible for your canine companion. It contains guidance on choosing the right breed for your lifestyle, step-by-step instructions for training your dog, and information about canine sports and activities. A visual directory features all the main dog breeds of the world, including hounds, gundogs, terriers, utility, working and herding dogs and toy breeds, while a section on health care explains how to keep your pet fit, healthy and happy. With over 1500 photographs, the book is indispensable for every dog owner's bookshelf.

- Practical advice about owning and caring for a dog, including choosing bedding, equipment and toys, and feeding, exercising and grooming.

- Features a visual directory of 230 breeds and hybrids, explaining their characteristics and temperaments.

- Includes step-by-step instructions for training your dog, as well as a guide to canine sports and activities such as sheepdog trials, Schutzhund, agility flyball and canicross.

- Expert information about health care, including veterinary and holistic approaches.

About the Author:

Rosie Pilbeam has bred, showed and judged Border Collies since childhood. After working in various colleges and universities, specializing in animal/ human interaction, she set up Applause For Paws Agility Training Club to promote both the mental and physical fitness of dog/owner teams to the best of their abilities.