Rottweiler: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) - Hardcover

Jonas, Wilhelm

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593782039 ISBN 13: 9781593782030

Publisher: Kennel Club Books Llc, 2003

Synopsis

A noble working dog, guardian and companion, the Rottweiler has fast become one of the world s most recognizable dogs, well regarded for his powerful physique and black and tan coloration. Originating in Germany, the breed sparkles with talent, strength and intelligence, making the Rottweiler an international favorite as a protector of family, home and property. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Rottweilers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup s arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Rottweiler from puppyhood to the senior years.

About this title

Synopsis

Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.

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A noble working dog, guardian and companion, the Rottweiler has fast become one of the world’s most recognizable dogs. Originating in Germany, the breed sparkles with talent, strength and intelligence, making the Rottweiler an international favourite as a protector of family, home and property. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Rottweilers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Rottweiler. Whether it’s housebreaking problems, hip dysplasia or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Rottweiler. Topics discussed include: Ancestry of the Rottweiler; Why the Rottweiler?; Breed Standard for the Rottweiler; Your Rottweiler puppy; Everyday care of your Rottweiler; Training your Rottweiler; Health care of Rottweilers; When your Rottweiler gets old; Showing your Rottweiler; Understanding your dog's behaviour.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kennel Club Books Llc
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593782039
• ISBN 13: 9781593782030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 158