Explore the definitive, comprehensive Dog Breed Bible! The Dog Breed Bible is the ultimate canine breed resource. This heavily illustrated directory describes all canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, including 16 newly recognized breeds. The book is divided into the seven AKC groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding), plus the Miscellaneous Class. Each clear, succinct description includes:History: where the breed originated and why it was bred fo...
Owners and prospective owners of virtually every breed of dog will find advice on the care of their pet, as well as photo-illustrated short profiles of more than 60 of the most popular breeds, from Afghan to Yorkshire Terrier. Readers will also find a wealth of charts and tables on a variety of canine topics, including which breeds make the best companions for owners of various age groups and life styles. Attractive, candid colour photos show dogs at play, at rest, and interacting with their hum...
Animals and Society (Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences)
Animals are crucial to the functioning of any society: they provide humans with food, labour, raw materials, modes of transport, companionship, scientific knowledge through observation and experimentation, and forms of leisure and entertainment. Given both the wide variety of ways in which animals are involved in human societies, and also the broad range of controversies (from vivisection for scientific and commercial purposes, to factory farming) that have arisen, the study of animals is by its...
This brand-new addition to Barron's profusely illustrated Mini Encyclopedia Series describes the many Bearded Dragon varieties and color forms that are available to terrarium hobbyists. Most Bearded Dragons are large and all are active, which means that owners must pay special attention to secure caging and housing arrangements. Part One of this book covers all aspects of Bearded Dragon ownership, including cage or terrarium design, controlling heating, lighting, and humidity in a terrarium, ke...
Cat Behavior Answer Book, 2nd Edition: Understanding How Cats Think, Why They Do What They Do, and How to Strengthen Your Relationship
by Arden Moore
With 77,000 copies in print, The Cat Behavior Answer Book has been helping cat lovers understand and become better caretakers of their feline companions for 15 years. The fully revised 2nd edition features a larger format with a fresh design and the most up-to-date scientific evidence and insights into why cats do what they do and how to encourage healthy, positive habits. Cats can be mysterious and can owners are eager to understand their behaviour and learn how to strengthen the bond between...
Fainting Goats as Pets. Fainting Goat or Myotonic Goats Owners Manual
by Ludwig Lorrick
This title includes an extensive introduction exploring the origins of the horse breed, from the earliest breeds to the three basic types of primitive horses. It contains over 600 colour photographs of hundreds of horse breeds, including the Halflinger, Shire and Tersky. It features comprehensive guides to the conformation, grooming and transportation of horses and explores the various types of horse throughout the world, including farmyard, dressage and racing breeds. "The Ultimate Guide to Hor...
Incubating and Hatching, The American Way Black and White Edition (Stellar Educational, #1)
by Alexandra Douglas
Because the typical Chihuahua is fiercely loyal to its master, this little dog doesn't always get along well with strangers or children. Prospective owners of Chihuahuas are generally advised to include socialization methods in the dog's training when it is very young. This book, a title in Barron's Training Your Dog series, presents breed-specific advice to dog owners. The emphasis is on dog-friendly methods for teaching skills and preventing or correcting bad habits. Virtually every aspect of...
The holistic bible for cat caregivers and a must-have gift for cat lovers—now updated and expanded. The Natural Cat was one of the first books to advocate natural cat care when it was originally published in 1983. Now fully revised and expanded to address the many new discoveries in holistic pet care, this updated edition includes: -A new introduction detailing the latest advances in holistic care for cats -Updated statistics, new diet guidelines, and health care recommendations, including t...
The Everything Tropical Fish Book (Everything (R))
by Carlo DeVito and Gregory Skomal
Tropical fish are beautiful to look at, fascinating to collect, and totally relaxing to watch. And there are no simpler pets to own. For the hobbyist or novice pet owner, The Everything Tropical Fish book offers a complete resource for caring for freshwater and saltwater fish, whether you're starting with your first goldfish bowl or assembling aquarium tanks full of different kinds of fish. Inside, you'll learn how to find and purchase the fish you want, and how to keep your new finned friends h...
Real Marketing To The Pet Owners Target Market (Marketing Strategies, #7)
by Richardstep Marketing and Richard N Stephenson
This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man’s best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs...
Pet owners will love this companion volume to the Internet's most popular pet travel site, together providing everything they need to know about traveling with their pets. The Portable petswelcome.com provides essential information and tips on traveling with a pet in the United States. Check out a wide range of hotels, motels, B&Bs and campgrounds that are pet friendly--along with listings of services of interest to pet owners, including emergency veterinarians, boarding kennels, pet sitters and...
Following in the paw- and hoof-prints of I-5's best-selling The Original Dog Bible and The Original Horse Bible comes The Original Cat Bible, the ultimate resource for cat owners and lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine. This new 500-page volume promises to be the most complete and authoritative book of its kind, authored by award-winning writer Sandy Robins with special veterinary chapters by Dr. Arnold Plotnick and an extensive breed section by Sarah Hartwell and Lorraine Shelton. Th...
It's well known that each canine breed has its own traits, but when acquiring a new pet dog, many inexperienced owners mistakenly assume that the "one-size-fits-all" approach is adequate for purposes of dog training. This title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog pet care series focuses on the distinctive traits of the Pug. Dog owners learn humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands, walk on a leash, and more. Al...
Yes, humans and canines are different species, but current research provides fascinating, irrefutable evidence that what we share with our dogs is greater than how we vary. As behaviorist and zoologist Dr. Patricia McConnell tells us in this remarkable new book about emotions in dogs and in people, more and more scientists accept the premise that dogs have rich emotional lives, exhibiting a wide range of feelings including fear, anger, surprise, sadness, and love. In For the Love of a Dog, McCo...
Learn how to keep your indoor cat happy and healthy with comprehensive information covering topics from exercise ramps and scratching posts to litter boxes. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-c...