Shih Tzu (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764196270)

Each title in B.E.S. Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include--

What to look for when choosing a puppy

Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits

Everyday care, grooming and exercise

Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems

Training and play activities

Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands.

Author: Sharon Vanderlip D. V. M.
ISBN-10: 0764196278
ISBN-13: 9780764196270
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.30w x 0.90d