Newfoundland (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) - Hardcover

Barlowe, Angela

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593782837 ISBN 13: 9781593782832

Publisher: Kennel Club Books, 2004

Synopsis

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

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Synopsis

This Book Provides the Much-Needed Factual Information About the Newfoundland and It's Ancestry, Character and Standard, as Well as Proper Selection, Feeding, Basic Obedience and Toilet Training and Preventative Health Care. In Addition to an Authoritative, Lively 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 Newfoundland.

From the Inside Flap

Massive, noble and majestic, the Newfoundland possesses an instinctive desire to bond with humankind, sprouting from his history as a natural water rescuer. The seafaring ‘gentle giant’ remains close by man’s side as a helper and companion both on land and on water. As the breed’s colourful history relays, the Newfoundland has excelled as a fisherman’s helper, a water lifesaver, a canine postman, a draught and carting dog and beyond. For the owner requiring a useful companion dog, whose devotion and friendship with humankind are unsurpassed, the Newfoundland is a brilliant choice. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Newfoundland and its ancestry, character and standard as well as proper selection, feeding, basic obedience and toilet training and preventative health care. The author also discusses various activities in which the Newfoundland excels, including water tests, agility trials and dog shows. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, general safety and preventing potential puppy problems such as chewing and separation anxiety. In addition to an authoritative, lively 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 Newfoundland. Whether it’s basic training, 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 Newfoundland. Topics discussed include: History of the Newfoundland; Characteristics of the Newfoundland; The Newfoundland Breed Standard; Your Newfoundland puppy; Everyday care of your Newfoundland; Housebreaking and training your Newfoundland;!
Health care of your Newfoundland; Your senior Newfoundland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kennel Club Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593782837
• ISBN 13: 9781593782832
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 155