The Bichon Frise Today (Book of the Breed S) - Hardcover

Jackie Ransom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1860541313 ISBN 13: 9781860541315

Publisher: Ringpress Books Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The Bichon Frise is relatively new to the American dog scene, but became a solid favorite very quickly. In this all–new book the reasons for the Bichon′s rapid rise to fame around the world are given along with a host of chapters on essential care for puppies and adults, effective training, breed standards, grooming, health care, the show ring, breeding, the Bichon around the world and everything else owners and admirers of these attractive dogs want to know. The text is beautifully illustrated throughout.
A Howell Book of Distinction

About this title

About the Author:

Jackie Ransom′s Tresilva kennel is known worldwide for its Bichon Frise, and, in the past, for its Silver Toy and Miniature Poodles. Jackie has bred/owned eight British Bichon Champions, with many more overseas. She is one of the top judges, and has travelled extensively throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Australia and the Caribbean on judging appointments. She is qualified to judge both the Toy and Utility Groups, and Best in Show at Championship level. Jackie is a prolific writer in the canine press, and has written books on the Bichon Frise, the Poodle and the Yorkshire Terrier. She has been a member of the Kennel Club since 1980, and a past committee member and former chairman of the KC Breed Standards and Stud Book Sub–committee. She was the founder, first president and secretary of the Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain, the current vice president and also an honorary life member.

Synopsis:

Jackie Ransom traces the origins of the Bichon Frise and its development into the breed that has evolved. For the specialist the author covers breeding, whelping a litter and preparing a dog for showing.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Ringpress Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1860541313
• ISBN 13: 9781860541315
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176