Complete Guide to Dog Breeds: Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Dog for You

by Diane Morgan

Overview

Animal Planet™ Complete Guide to Dog Breeds is a lively, straightforward guide to selecting the right breed for your lifestyle. Written in an engaging, down-to-earth style, this book has all the information you need to find the right match for you and your family. Profiles of the 173 American Kennel Club (AKC)-registered breeds contain all the pertinent information you need to make a good choice, including personality, breed traits, physical attributes, grooming, life span, health concerns, housing, sociability, training, and more. Plus, you'll find several quizzes to help you narrow down which breeds are the best fit. Whether you are a new or experienced owner, the Complete Guide to Dog Breeds makes finding the right breed simple and fun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780793837335
Publisher:	TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	12/01/2013
Series:	Animal Planet Dogs
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 6.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Diane Morgan has authored numerous books and pet care as well as many breed books in TFH's Terra-Nova and Animal Planet™ series. In her spare time, she teaches literature and writing at Indian River State College. Diane resides in Vero Beach, Florida, with several dogs and cats and her family.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Before You Choose

Chapter 1 Is Owning a Dog Right for You? 7

Ask Yourself This…

The Final Analysis

Chapter 2 Where to Find the Dog of Your Dreams 17

Puppy or Adult?

Questionable Sources

The Responsible Breeder: A Good Source

Rescue or Shelter: The Other Ethical Option

Chapter 3 What Breed Is Right for You? 35

Development of the Dog

Behavioral Traits in Breed Groups

What Natural Characteristics Can You Live With?

Reasons Not to Choose a Breed

Chapter 4 Breed Quick-Look Guide 45

Exercise Needs/Energy Level

Grooming

Housing/Living Arrangements

Sociability

Sports and Activities

Training

Part 2 The Breeds

Chapter 5 Breed Profiles 59

Using the Profiles to Choose Your Breed

Alphabetical Listing of Breeds

Glossary 241

Resources 246

Index 250