Author : Bryony Harcourt-Brown
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 162187009X
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (218 download)
Book Synopsis Bearded Collie by : Bryony Harcourt-Brown
Download or read book Bearded Collie written by Bryony Harcourt-Brown and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Special Limited Edition provides everything a new owner needs to know about caring for and training a Bearded Collie. Author Bryony Harcourt-Brown, a long-time Beardie breeder from England, has written an insightful chapter on the breed's origins in its homeland, and guest author Christine Walkowicz has provided an insider's view of the breed's development in the US. This colorful handbook also covers the breed's characteristics and breed standard as well as helpful information about selecting and rearing a puppy, behavior and specific health concerns. With an emphasis on positive-training methods, the chapters on training cover everything from socialization and preventing puppy problems to house-training and obedience lessons. The well-illustrated chapter on preventive healthcare, written by popular author and veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, discusses all aspects of canine health including selecting a qualified vet, inoculations, parasite control and more. Every owner of a Beardie will welcome this comprehensive and entertaining new guide as a valuable addition to his home library.