A New Owner's Guide to Staffordshire Bull Terriers
by
Dayna Lemke
Hardcover 160 pages (2000)
Publisher: TFH Publications
NEW
2000 edition
RRP £8.95
Synopsis:- Breeder and fancier Dayna Lemke's love for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed will be quite evident when reading A New Owner's Guide to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. This comprehensive guide provides the new dog owner with vital information on topics such as selecting the right dog for you, characteristics and temperament of the breed, health care, grooming, and training. In addition, it offers a brief but concise history of the breed, an overview of the breed standard, and tips on how to show your Staffordshire Bull Terrier competitively.
CONTENTS:-
History and Origin of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Development of the Staffordshire . The Terrier Evolves. Beauty and Brains. The Stafford in America.
Characteristics of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Case for the Purebred Dog. Who Should Own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Breed Specific Legislation.
Standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Selecting the Right Staffordshire for You
Recognising a Healthy Puppy. Male or Female. Breeding. Selecting a Show Prospect Puppy. Puppy or Adult. Important Papers. Diet Sheet. Temperament and Socialization. The Adolescent Staffordshire. Health Concerns.
Caring for Your Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Feeding and Nutrition. Special Needs of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Bathing and Grooming.
Housebreaking and Training Your Staffordshire
Housebreaking. Basic Training. Training Classes. Versatility.
Sport of Purebred Dogs
Puppy Kindergarten. Conformation. Canine Good Citizen. Obedience. Tracking. Performance Tests. Earthdog Events. Schutzhund. General Information.
Health Care
The First Checkup. The Physical Exam. Immunizations. Annual Visit. Intestinal Parasites. Other Internal Parasites. External Parasites. To Breed or Not to Breed.
Dental Care for Your Dog's Life
Travelling with Your Dog
Trips. Air Travel. Boarding Kennels.
Identification and Finding the Lost Dog
Finding the Lost Dog.
Behaviour and Canine Communications
Canine Behaviour. Socializing and Training. Understanding the Dog's Language. Body Language. Fear. Aggression.
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