Choosing the Perfect Puppy

by Pippa Mattinson

Overview

Somewhere out there is the dog of your dreams! With over 200 breeds to choose from, how do you know which would be right for you? In this book you will discover how to compare pedigree with mixed breeds; at-a-glance information on the most popular dog breeds in the world; how to choose the best place to start searching; and how to choose the right puppy from a litter. This book tells you everything you need to know before you welcome a puppy into your life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785034374
Publisher:	Crown Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Pippa Mattinson has over 30 years’ experience of training dogs and is the author of The Happy Puppy Handbook,The Labrador Handbook, and Total Recall.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Part 1 What Makes a Perfect Puppy?

1 The Right Time 10

2 So Much Choice 18

3 The Right Temperament 26

4 A Healthy Structure 33

5 Healthy Genes 44

6 Pedigree or Mongrel? 52

7 The Seven Dog Groups 62

Part 2 Breed Reviews

Introduction 78

Breed 1 Labrador Retriever 82

Breed 2 Cocker Spaniel 87

Breed 3 French Bulldog 92

Breed 4 English Springer Spaniel 97

Breed 5 Pug 102

Breed 6 German Shepherd Dog 107

Breed 7 Bulldog 114

Breed 8 Golden Retriever 120

Breed 9 Border Terrier 125

Breed 10 Miniature Schnauzer 129

Breed 11 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 133

Breed 12 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 138

Breed 13 Chihuahua 142

Breed 14 Shih Tzu 146

Breed 15 Boxer 150

Breed 16 Miniature Smooth-Haired Dachshund 156

Breed 17 Whippet 162

Breed 18 Lhasa Apso 166

Breed 19 West Highland White Terrier 170

Breed 20 Beagle 174

Poodles, Doodles and Other Delights 178

Part 3 Finding Your Perfect Puppy

1 Where Do Puppies Come From? 186

2 How to Find a Litter 192

3 Picking Your Puppy 202

4 Further Help and Information 213

Resources 218

Index 223

Editorial Reviews

"The best guide to preparing for a puppy and emerging unscathed from the next 12 months that I’ve seen" - - The Bookbag on The Happy Puppy Handbook

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