German Shorthaired Pointer: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club S.) - Hardcover

Bauer, Nona Kilgore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593782748 ISBN 13: 9781593782740

Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses a German shorthaired pointer's care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.

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Prized on the Continent for his hunting versatility and prowess, the German Shorthaired Pointer has become a favourite and understandably popular pet choice around the world. An alert and energetic gundog, the German Shorthair is counted among the most talented of all working dogs, willing to please his master and easy to train. The breed’s natural intelligence is evident in its soft brown eyes, which harmoniously balance the German Shorthair’s characteristic live-coloured coat. For the active family seeking an obedient and protective dog able to participate in a variety of outings, the German Shorthair will not fall short. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the German Shorthaired Pointer and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as 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 German Shorthaired Pointer. 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 German Shorthaired Pointer. Topics discussed include: History of the German Shorthaired Pointer; Characteristics of the German Shorthaired Pointer; The German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Standard; Your puppy German Shorthaired Pointer; Everyday care of your German Shorthaired Pointer; Housebreaking and training your German Shorthaired Pointer; !
Health care of your German Shorthaired Pointer; Your senior German Shorthaired Pointer; Showing your German Shorthaired Pointer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593782748
• ISBN 13: 9781593782740
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 158