Bolognese (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)

ISBN: 1593783507

Author: Knorr, Wolfgang

Condition: New

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Bolognese serves as a complete introduction for new and potential owners. This enchanting Italian powderpuff of a companion dog has been transfixing dog lovers around the globe with its affectionate character, beautiful coat, and distinctive charms. Author Wolfgang Knorr, a bichon specialist who lives in Europe, offers information on: *The breed's history on the Continent and in the United States (special section by breeder and author Amy Fernandez) *Characteristics and the breed standard encapsulating all of the virtues of the Bolognese *Sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed *Finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy *Puppy-proofing the home and yard *Purchasing the right supplies for the puppy *House-training, feeding, and grooming *And more! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training this lovely little dog will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered canine citizens. The extensive chapter on health care written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. The final chapter on showing the Bolognese offers insight and advice for owners interested in exhibiting their dogs in various kinds of dog shows. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed. With 135 photographs of dogs and puppies.

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