German Shepherds For Dummies | Taschenbuch

Cover: 9781119644644 | German Shepherds For Dummies | D. Caroline Coile | Taschenbuch | 2019

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Beschreibung

Loyal and intelligent, the German Shepherd has a long history as a working dog and as a family companion. But how do you decide if a Shepherd is for you? This helps you choose the right German Shepherd for your family, provides insights into the breed's temperament, delivers advice on taking care of and training your dog, offers tips on participating in a variety of competitions and much more.

Über den Autor

D. Caroline Coile, PhD, is an enthusiastic dog breeder and exhibitor. She is the author of 34 dog books and many dog-related magazine articles, and she's the winner of 20 national dog-writing awards.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting to Know German Shepherds 5

Chapter 1: Making the Decision of a Lifetime 7

Chapter 2: Setting the Standard for the Breed 15

Part 2: Finding the German Shepherd for You 25

Chapter 3: Looking for Love in All the Right Places: Breeders and Shelters 27

Chapter 4: Picking the Perfect Puppy 39

Part 3: Bringing Up Baby 51

Chapter 5: Shopping for Dog Stuff 53

Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Dog Home 65

Chapter 7: Feeding Your German Shepherd 77

Chapter 8: Training Your Dog 87

Chapter 9: Dealing with a "Bad Dog" 103

Chapter 10: Grooming Your Dog 119

Part 4: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 131

Chapter 11: Working with Your Dog's Other Best Friend: His Veterinarian 133

Chapter 12: Dealing with GSD Hereditary Health Problems 147

Chapter 13: Taking Care of a Sick Shepherd 163

Chapter 14: Caring for an Aging Shepherd 179

Part 5: Having Fun with Your German Shepherd 187

Chapter 15: Exercising Your Dog 189

Chapter 16: Showing Off Your Dog 201

Chapter 17: Putting Your Shepherd to Work 217

Part 6: The Part of Tens 225

Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with Your Dog 227

Chapter 19: Ten Fun Games You Can Play with Your Shepherd 237

Appendix A: Glossary 243

Appendix B: Resources 249

Appendix C: The Official AKC Breed Standard for the German Shepherd Dog 255

Appendix D: GSD Abbreviations 261

Index 275

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2019
Produktart:	Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik:	Hobby & Freizeit
Thema:	Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781119644644
ISBN-10:	111964464X
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Coile, D. Caroline
Hersteller:	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Maße:	188 x 234 x 19 mm
Von/Mit:	D. Caroline Coile
Erscheinungsdatum:	02.12.2019
Gewicht:	0,42 kg

Artikel-ID: 116803349