Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series

Great Danes

by Joe Stahlkuppe and Matthew M. Vriends

Published 1 November 1994

Traces the history of the breed, discusses a Great Dane's care requirements, and includes information on training and common health concerns.

Here are all the facts needed to properly care for this breed, including information and expert advice on grooming, feeding, training, dealing with illnesses and more. Fifty full-color photos, plus instructive line drawings are included.

Pomeranians

by Joe Stahlkuppe

Published 1 October 1991

The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Complete Pet Owner's Manuals currently include more than 60 titles devoted to most of the AKA-recognized dog breeds, as well as other commonly owned breeds. All books are profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. They are written in clear, direct language that will appeal to ordinary pet owners, but they also contain information that even experienced breeders and trainers will find enlightening. Each manual is individually written by an experienced breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or qualified expert. Here is virtually everything dog lovers need to know about feeding, grooming, training, and keeping a healthy pet -- as well as valuable information on the traits of individual breeds.

Lories and Lorikeets

by Matthew M. Vriends

Published 19 August 1993

For the experienced and new pet owner, this manual is filled with the latest advice and information from seasoned professionals on keeping these colorful and lively birds healthy and happy. Thirty full-color illustrations and 40 instructive line drawings throughout.

Poodles

by Joe Stahlkuppe

Published 1 January 1997

Poodles are well known for their good looks and high intelligence, but potential owners should be warned that poodle grooming can be a time-consuming process. The author shares his solid understanding of poodles in this book, and provides information on purchasing, exercising, grooming, training, feeding, and health care.

Hedgehogs

by Matthew M. Vriends and Kees Vriends

Published 1 April 1995

Offers advice on handling, feeding, grooming, housing, and caring for ferrets and describes their history and behavior.

Lovebirds

by Matthew M. Vriends

Published October 1984

Barron's line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals on birds offer basic information from experts in their fields. Books are profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. The texts are clear and direct, with useful information for nonspecialists, as well as information that even experienced breeders will find enlightening. Each manual is individually written -- not a clone from a single common catch-all book. Bird owners and those planning to purchase birds will find everything they need to know about feeding, caging, health maintenance, and keeping a contented bird in the home.

Pigeons

by Matthew M. Vriends and Tommy Erskine

Published 3 March 1989

More than 150 titles in Barroni?1/2s Complete Pet Owneri?1/2s Manuals series offer basic advice and instruction on housing, feeding, protection against disease and parasites, and caring for pets of every imaginable kind. All books are heavily illustrated with color photos and instructive line art. Here is everything bird fanciers need to know about keeping pigeons, including feeding, housing, protection against parasites, general health care, and breeding. There is also information on various members of the pigeon family, and on breeding pigeons for racing.

Conures

by Matthew M. Vriends and Matthew M. Vreinds

Published 1 August 1992

This handsomely illustrated book gives you a wealth of information on bird purchase, caging, health care, and much more. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Keeshonden

by Joe Stahlkuppe, Matthew M. Vriends, and Michele Earle-Bridges

Published 19 August 1993

This beautiful and intelligent dog is becoming very popular. Finally, here is a manual that offers owners expert advice and the latest information on health and nutrition, grooming, exercise, training, and much more. Over 30 full-color, handsome photos show off this breed. Instructive line drawings included.

Whippets

by D. Caroline Coile and Michele Earle-Bridges

Published 1 March 1998

Related to the English Greyhound, Whippets are often bred as racing dogs. Smaller than Greyhounds, they tend to be gentle and mild when inside the house, and make a family pet that is easy to care for. Here is information on the characteristics of this animal, plus advice on purchasing, grooming, training, health care, and much more.

Basset Hounds

by Joe Stahlkuppe

Published 15 May 1997

This very active, short-legged breed is best suited to dog owners who are outdoors enthusiasts and can give their pet open spaces for roaming.