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

Truex, F Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159378256X ISBN 13: 9781593782566

Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Named for its butterfly-like ears, expressive and erect, the Papillon is renowned for his elegance and superior intelligence, believed by experts to be the brightest of the toy breeds. A miniature Spaniel by heritage, this French lapdog is a friendly and obedient companion, always willing to please his master or mistress, with whom he bonds very closely. The Papillon has gained a devoted following beyond his native France, where he is known as le Épagnuel Nain Continental Papillon, to become a beloved pet in the US and a competitive show and obedience dog.

Author F. Michael Truex has written a most informative and entertaining guide, providing all you need to know about the Papillon’s history in Europe and the US, the breed’s character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior. New owners will welcome the author’s insight on housebreaking, puppy-proofing and preventing and solving 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.

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Defined by its butterfly-like ears, expressive and erect, the Papillon is renowned for its elegance and its superior intelligence, believed by experts to be the brightest of the toy breeds. A miniature spaniel by heritage, the Papillon is a friendly and obedient companion dog, always willing to please his master, with whom he bonds very closely. The Papillon has gained a devoted following beyond its native France, where it is known as the Continental Toy Spaniel, to become a beloved pet in the UK and a competitive show and obedience dog. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Papillon and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. 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 Papillon. Whether it’s basic training problems, allergies 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 Papillon. Topics discussed include: History of the Papillon; Characteristics of the Papillon; The Papillon Breed Standard; Your Papillon puppy; Everyday care of your Papillon; Housebreaking and training your Papillon; Health care of your Papillon; Showing your Papillon; Your senior Papillon.

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Dainty companion of kings and royalty; diminutive package of poise and personality; faithful, fun-loving and full of mischief: such is the charming Papillon who has long reigned as one of the most captivating toy dogs known to man. The tiny Papillon is perhaps best known for its lovely erect and delicately feathered ears, which is the characteristic from which the breed derives its name, papillon being the French word for butterfly. Butterfly may also be most appropriate because the word itself conjures up graceful and enchanting images. Such is the nature of this most winsome animal.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159378256X
• ISBN 13: 9781593782566
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 155