Description: Choosing a Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet Hardcover 2000 SynopsisChoosing 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.,Discusses the advantages and responsibilities of having a dog, the type of dog appropriate for a person's needs and situation, and characteristics of specific breeds.Product IdentifiersISBN-101582450595ISBN-139781582450599eBay Product ID (ePID)1753460Key DetailsAuthorKim Campbell ThorntonNumber Of Pages158 pagesSeriesHappy Healthy PetFormatHardcoverPublication Date2000-12-01LanguageEnglishPublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, JohnPublication Year2000Additional DetailsSeries Volume Number12Copyright Date2001IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight12.8 OzHeight0.6 In.Width5.5 In.Length8.6 In.Target AudienceGroupTradeClassification MethodLCCN00-105671LC Classification NumberSF426.T47 2001Dewey Decimal636.7/1Dewey Edition21Table Of ContentPART ONE: First Things First. 1. Dreaming of Dogs. 2. Purebred or Mixed Breed? 3. The Dog Dating Game. PART TWO: The Nitty Gritty. 4. Profiles by Group. 5. Researching Breeds. PART THREE: Commitment Time. 6. What to Look For in a Breeder. 7. Pick of the Litter. 8. Contracts and Other Paperwork. PART FOUR: Alternative Routes and the Road Home. 9. Where to Find Your Dog. 10. Bringing Your Dog Home. PART FIVE: Beyond the Basics. 11. Resources. 12. Glossary of Veterinary Terminology. Index.
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Type: Illustrated Book
Year: 2000
Subjects: Animals & Pets
Era: 2000s
Book Title: Choosing a Dog : an Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy PET
Item Length: 8.5in.
Item Height: 0.6in.
Item Width: 5.5in.
Author: Kim Campbell Thornton
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Dogs / Breeds, Dogs / General
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Publication Year: 2000
Genre: Pets
Item Weight: 12.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 158 Pages
