Rhodesian Ridgeback (Pet love) - Hardcover

Chamberlain, Ann

 
9781902389271: Rhodesian Ridgeback (Pet love)

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Named for the peculiar ridge on his back, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a handsome and strong working dog originating from southern Africa, where he was used for big game hunting. His clean musculature, symmetrical outline and distinctive sighthound body endow the Ridgeback with impressive speed and endurance. This is a dog graced with intelligence, patience and a keen sense of humour, making him a delightful companion, brilliantly adapting to life as a pet and weekend sportsman . This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Rhodesian Ridgeback and its 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback. Whether it s toilet 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback. Topics discussed include: History of the Rhodesian Ridgeback; Characteristics of the Rhodesian Ridgeback; The Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Standard; Your Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy; Everyday care of your Rhodesian Ridgeback; Housebreaking and training your Rhodesian Ridgeback; Health care of your Rhodesian Ridgeback; Showing your Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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