Book Details
Orange Code:95946
Paperback:356 pages
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1. Adopting and raising puppies2. Breed rankings on 10 key characteristics3. Behavioral profiles of 80 breeds and guidelines for ages to spay or neuter4. Behavioral differences between sexesdincluding breed profiles and appropriate ages for spaying and neutering to avoid increasing joint disorders or cancers5. Why dogs do that? Eating grass, eating dog stools, howling, and yawning6. The aging dog: making life easier for them and you, when and how to say goodbye, creating a memorial
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The Perfect Puppy: Breed Selection and Care by Veterinary Science for Behavior and Neutering Age provides the most updated and expert knowledge on dog breeds to guide the selection of a puppy or mature dog. It offers the latest information on breed-specific behavior profiles and guidelines for spaying or neutering, health conditions, and life expectancy.
Researched and written by experts in veterinary science and animal behavior, this book is an unbiased and data-driven analysis of 80 of the most common dog breeds, based on interviews with 168 practicing veterinarians. It covers behavioral expectations per breed, while addressing traits or issues that can arise from environmental factors like home size, presence of other dogs, and human family dynamics. This book is written and formatted to be used by veterinarians for optimal guidance on canine adoptions, while also appealing to breeders and potential adopters as well.
- Offers detailed behavioral profiles on 80 dog breeds and differences between sexes
- Structured consistently throughout the book to provide easy access for veterinarians, breeders, and potential adopters
- Features data-based guidelines to determine appropriate ages for spaying or neutering to avoid joint disorders and cancers
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