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The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior
A unique, one-stop handbook for mixed breed dog owners
Known for their individuality, mutts have become the most popular dogs in the United States Now, The Complete Guide to Mutts addresses all the special needs of owning a mixed breed, providing comprehensive, reliable information in one authoritative resource on everything from health and training to behavior issues-something you won't find in other books.
Written by Margaret Bonham, a dog writer who has tremendous firsthand experience with mixed breeds, the book covers such important topics as beyond-the-basics obedience training, holistic therapies, and common problems in older dogs, as well as mutt-specific information on routine health care. You'll also discover:
* Why mutts are number one in the hearts of millions and why a mutt might-or might not-be right for you
* How to find the perfect mutt through a shelter or rescue organization
* The general types of mutts and how to tell what your mixed breed may be
* The difference between training a puppy and an adult mutt
* How to understand your mutt's behavior-and change it if necessary
* The best supplies for your mutt, including feeding dos and don'ts
* The latest on competing in obedience, agility, and other performance events
Known for their individuality, mutts have become the most popular dogs in the United States Now, The Complete Guide to Mutts addresses all the special needs of owning a mixed breed, providing comprehensive, reliable information in one authoritative resource on everything from health and training to behavior issues-something you won't find in other books.
Written by Margaret Bonham, a dog writer who has tremendous firsthand experience with mixed breeds, the book covers such important topics as beyond-the-basics obedience training, holistic therapies, and common problems in older dogs, as well as mutt-specific information on routine health care. You'll also discover:
* Why mutts are number one in the hearts of millions and why a mutt might-or might not-be right for you
* How to find the perfect mutt through a shelter or rescue organization
* The general types of mutts and how to tell what your mixed breed may be
* The difference between training a puppy and an adult mutt
* How to understand your mutt's behavior-and change it if necessary
* The best supplies for your mutt, including feeding dos and don'ts
* The latest on competing in obedience, agility, and other performance events
218 pages, Paperback
First published January 21, 2004
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September 23, 2023
No really new information here, but a refresher is never a bad idea.
January 22, 2010
Doing my homework before adopting a dog. This is a great 'wet your whistle' kind of book but does not offer too much insight into specific breeds. Very good tips on how to manage once you first adopt.
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