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Boston Terrier : Your Happy Healthy Pet by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz (2006, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100471748188

ISBN-139780471748182

eBay Product ID (ePID)57156973

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleBoston Terrier : Your Happy Healthy Pet

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicDogs / Breeds

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenrePets

AuthorElaine Waldorf Gewirtz

Book SeriesHappy Healthy Pet Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight11.2 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-024897

Series Volume Number39

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPart I: The World of the Boston Terrier. Chapter 1: What Is a Boston Terrier? A Non-Sporting Breed. The Ideal Boston. Chapter 2: Boston Terrier History. The First Boston Terrier. A Breed and a Club. A Popular Dog. Chapter 3: Why Choose a Boston? Why Do You Like Boston Terriers? Why Not a Boston? Chapter 4: Choosing Your Boston Terrier. Puppy or Adult? Male or Female? Where Should You Get Your Boston Terrier? Selecting Your Puppy. Adopting a Rescued Boston. Part II: Caring for Your Boston Terrier. Chapter 5: Getting Ready for Your Boston Terrier. Boston-Proofing. Basic Supplies. Puppy-Proofing Your Home. Boston Terrier Essentials. Bringing Your Boston Home. Chapter 6: Feeding Your Boston Terrier. So Many Choices. Reading Dog Food Labels. Different Foods for Different Ages. Foods to Avoid. Where and When to Feed. Bowls. A Word About Water. Chapter 7: Grooming Your Boston Terrier. Grooming 101. Grooming Tools. The Body Brush-Off. Bathing Your Boston. Clean Teeth. Nail Trimming. Cleaning Ears. Making Your Environment Flea Free. Eye Care. Fleas and Ticks, Oh My. Chapter 8: Keeping Your Boston Terrier Healthy. Finding a Veterinarian. Preventive Care. Internal Parasites. Health Problems Seen in Bostons. Common Canine Problems. Basic Medical Care. When to Call the Veterinarian. It's an Emergency. How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit. Part III: Enjoying Your Boston Terrier. Chapter 9: Training Your Boston Terrier. Understanding Builds the Bond. Practical Commands for Family Pets. Training for Attention. Teaching Cooperation. Chapter 10: Housetraining Your Boston Terrier. Your Housetraining Shopping List. The First Day. Confine Your Pup. Watch Your Pup. Accidents Happen. Scheduling Basics. Appendix: Learning More About Your Boston Terrier. Some Good Books. Clubs and Registries. Magazines. Web Sites. Index.

SynopsisThe authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With their tuxedo markings, scrunched-up muzzles, turned-up noses, and outgoing personalities, Boston Terriers are great pets. Their compact yet stocky bodies make them the perfect size for apartment living, travel, and laps. Friendly, lively, affectionate, and intelligent, they're usually great with kids and elderly people. This guide helps you choose and raise a loyal pet you'll love with advice on: Characteristics to look for Creating a good home environment Feeding, grooming, and health care Housebreaking and basic training Having fun with your sometimes rambunctious pet, The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly With their tuxedo markings, scrunched-up muzzles, turned-up noses, and outgoing personalities, Boston Terriers are great pets. Their compact yet stocky bodies make them the perfect size for apartment living, travel, and laps. Friendly, lively, affectionate, and intelligent, they're usually great with kids and elderly people. This guide helps you choose and raise a loyal pet you'll love with advice on: * Characteristics to look for * Creating a good home environment * Feeding, grooming, and health care * Housebreaking and basic training * Having fun with your sometimes rambunctious pet, The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With their tuxedo markings, scrunched-up muzzles, turned-up noses, and outgoing personalities, Boston Terriers are great pets. Their compact yet stocky bodies make them the perfect size for apartment living, travel, and laps. Friendly, lively, affectionate, and intelligent, they're usually great with kids and elderly people. This guide helps you choose and raise a loyal pet you'll love with advice on: Characteristics to look for Creating a good home environment Feeding, grooming, and health care Housebreaking and basic training Having fun with your sometimes rambunctious pet, Compact, muscular, and very intelligent, Boston Terriers are a bundle of energy that can fit into almost any family. In a fun, easy-going style, this guide gives authoritative information and advice, covering traits to look for, ways to make a pup feel at home, and information on feeding, training, rooming, healthcare, and more.

LC Classification NumberSF429.B7G49 2007