Bulldogs

by Tammy Gagne

Overview

Bulldogs are sturdy dogs with a confident and gentle demeanor. This useful guide includes activity ideas and training advice specifically suited to the physical needs of this short-nosed breed. This family-friendly, comprehensive guide to superior pet care features newly written text from an expert on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780793847990
Publisher:	TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/2007
Series:	Animal Planet Pet Care Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Tammy Gagne is a freelance writer who specializes in the health and behavior of companion animals, and is a regular contributor to several national pet care magazines. She resides in northern New England with her husband, son, dogs, and parrots.

Table of Contents

Why I Adore My Bulldog     5
Fortunately, a Thing of the Past
English, American, or French?
Physical Characteristics
Mr. Personality
The Stuff of Everyday Life     15
Bed
Collar
Crate
Exercise Pen (X-Pen)
Food and Water Bowls
Gate
Grooming Supplies
Identification
Leash
Toys
Good Eating     27
Essential Nutrients
What to Avoid
Supplements
Commercial Foods
Noncommercial Options
Free Feeding Versus Scheduled Feeding
Obesity
Looking Good     41
Coat and Skin Care
Nail Care
Ear Care
Eye Care
Dental Care
Bulldog Accessories
Feeling Good     53
Finding a Vet
Your Bulldog's Annual Vet Visit
Vaccinations
Fleas and Ticks
Breed-Specific Illnesses
General Illnesses
Alternative Therapies
Being Good     75
Socialization
Crate Training
Housetraining
Finding a Trainer
Basic Commands
Tricks
In the Doghouse     89
Barking (Excessive)
Chewing
Digging
Housesoiling
Jumping Up
Nipping
Finding a Behaviorist
Stepping Out     101
Travel and Vacationing
Sports and Activities
Games
Resources     108
Index     110

Editorial Reviews

Bulldogs, part of the Edge Dogs set of breed-specific books "All About Dogs," is designed to aid children in the process of selecting a bulldog as a pet. Presented in an "edgy" graphic style, Bulldogs consists of four chapters including "A Funny Frown," "History of Bulldogs," "Wrinkles and Short Legs" and "Caring for a Bulldog". The Bulldog History chapter is quite interesting, since the bulldogs depicted in the "bullbaiting" illustration look nothing like today's bulldogs. In fact, they appear more like the dogs we now call "pit bulls". The section about "Saving the Breed" describes the creation of a breed standard by individuals in England who didn't want to see the breed disappear after bullbaiting was outlawed. Discussion of the number of "bull breeds" that were crossbred to create the bulldog we know today is quite detailed. Photos and illustrations are engaging throughout with callout paragraphs of "Edge Facts" such as "Most bulldogs can't swim. Some owners put a life jacket on their bulldog to keep the dog afloat in water." The book's consultant, Sharon Dykes, is chairperson of the Bulldog Club of America Education Committee, and information relating to the breed's standard, and the importance of buying from a breeder, are stressed. "A Bulldog's Personality" describes the various stages of a bulldog's life and temperament, important when considering adding one to the family. A nine-word glossary contains several words specifically related to the bulldog. The Read More and Internet Sites chapters offer opportunities for further study and research and may require assistance. The Internet Sites listing offers an invitation to visit www.facthound.com by typingin a special code for age-appropriate sites related to this particular book. Reviewer: Debra Lampert-Rudman

Children's Literature - Debra Lampert-Rudman