Pug
Published on 23. August 2011
158 pages
978-1-59378-874-2 (ISBN)
Description
The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!
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09/2003
Kennel Club Books Inc
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Juliette Cunliffe has owned sight hounds for 30 years. She judges competitions around the world and is a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer of Judges. Shw is the author of many successful dog books and lives in Shropshire, England.
Content
- Intro
- Physical Characteristics of the Pug
- Title Page
- HISTORY OF THE PUG
- THE NAME "PUG"
- THE BREED IN CHINA
- THE PUG COMES WEST
- THE PUG GOES TO ENGLAND
- BLACK PUGS
- THE PUG IN ART
- THE PUG COMES TO AMERICA
- CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PUG
- PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- PERSONALITY
- PUGS AND CHILDREN
- HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
- BREED STANDARD FOR THE PUG
- THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB STANDARD FOR THE PUG
- YOUR PUPPY PUG
- WHERE TO BEGIN?
- HOW TO SELECT A PUG PUP
- COMMITMENT OF OWNERSHIP
- PREPARING PUPPY'S PLACE IN YOUR HOME
- WHAT YOU SHOULD BUY
- PUPPY-PROOFING YOUR HOME
- FIRST TRIP TO THE VET
- INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY
- PUP'S FIRST NIGHT HOME
- PREVENTING PUPPY PROBLEMS
- COMMON PUPPY PROBLEMS
- EVERYDAY CARE OF YOUR PUG
- DIETARY AND FEEDING CONSIDERATIONS
- WATER
- EXERCISE
- GROOMING
- TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG
- IDENTIFICATION
- TRAINING YOUR PUG
- HOUSEBREAKING
- ROLES OF DISCIPLINE, REWARD AND PUNISHMENT
- TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- TRAINING BEGINS: ASK THE DOG A QUESTION
- THE BASIC COMMANDS
- WEANING OFF FOOD IN TRAINING
- OBEDIENCE CLASSES
- OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR LIFE
- HEALTH CARE OF YOUR PUG
- SELECTING A QUALIFIED VET
- PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
- SKIN PROBLEMS IN PUGS
- FOOD PROBLEMS
- EXTERNAL PARASITES
- INTERNAL PARASITES
- CURING OUR DOGS NATURALLY
- A PET OWNER'S GUIDE TO COMMON OPHTHALMIC DISEASES
- SHOWING YOUR PUG
- OBEDIENCE TRIALS
- INDEX
- Copyright Page
