Best of Breed edited by Alec Waters

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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Best of Breed)

edited by

Alec Waters

Hardcover: 144 pages

Publisher: The Pet Book Publishing Company Ltd (1 Dec 2007)

Language English

ISBN: 1906305005

Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 19.2 x 1.8 cm

Book Description:-

"DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to Alec Waters.

Universally renowned and respected as judge, fearless competitor, and breeder of his world famous Ashstock Staffordshire Bull Terriers, always willing to draw on his vast experience to unselfishly help others, a man to be remembered for all the good he has done for the breed he loved so dearly."

Synopsis

"The Staffordshire Bull Terrier" gives detailed information on character and behaviour, puppycare, training and socialisation, with a special chapter on Staffordshire health written by a leading British vet. It is illustrated by a stunning collection of over 120 specially commissioned colour photographs."

The lovable Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an institution in Britain, and here at last is a book to do it justice. The Best Of Breed series is a ground-breaking new range of books designed for pet owners and written by British experts.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is edited by breed specialist Alec Waters, with chapters provided by a hand-picked team of contributors. The outstanding text offers readers an unrivalled depth of knowledge about character and behaviour, puppy care, training and socialisation, with a special chapter on Stafford health care written by a leading British vet. The book is illustrated by a stunning collection of more than 120 specially-commissioned colour photographs.

GETTING TO KNOW STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS

The modem Stafford; Exercise; The Stafford temperament; Trainability; An ideal home; Living with other dogs/pets; Getting on with children; Special skills; Top choice.

THE FIRST STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS

Early times; Developing fighting dogs; In the pits; An unrivalled temperament; Establishing a breed; Worldwide fame; Current status.

A STAFFORD FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

The commitment; Ground rules; A suitable home; Changes in the family; Holidays; Male or female? Finding a puppy; Rearing strategy; Colours; Buyer beware! Choosing Stafford; Rescued dogs.

THE NEW ARRIVAL

Safety in the home; Buying equipment; Collecting your puppy; Meeting the family; Settling in; House training; House rules; Mouthing; Early lessons; Your pup’s needs; The rescued dog.

THE BEST OFCARE

Diet and nutrition; Types of diet; Puppy diet; Adult diet; Obesity; Skinny staffords; Feeding methods; Fast days; Meal times; Exercising your Stafford; Grooming your Stafford; Veterinary care; Saying goodbye.

TRAINING AND SOCIALISATION

The family pack (Your role; How to be a good leader); Understanding your Stafford; Giving rewards (Top treats); How do dogs learn? (Be positive); Getting started (Introducing a clicker; Training exercises); Socialisation; Ideas for socialisarion); Training clubs; The adolescent Stafford; Problem behaviour (Separation anxiety; Dominance: Aggression); New challenges (Good Citizen Scheme; Showing; Agility, Obedience & Working Trials; Teaching tricks); Summing up.

THE PERFECT STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

The original Breed Standard; 1936 Breed Standard; Understanding the Breed Standard; Detailed analysis; Aiming for perfection; Summary.

HAPPY AND HEALTHY

Routine health care (Vaccinations; Worming and parasite control; Diet and exercise for health; Grooming); A-Z of common ailments; Inherited disorders; Complementary therapies.

APPENDICES

I: The contributors

II: Useful addresses

First published in 2008 by The Pet Book Publishing Company Limited

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