Dogs - Non-Fiction from Gilt Edge Books

A beautiful account of thirty years of living with dogs, wolves, and dingoes and of the ways their lives intertwined with her own. This novelist and anthropologist brings us a completely new understanding of dogs by writing a sort of deeply truthful ethological poem, a loving yet absolutely unsentimental chronicle of the lives of a dozen dogs based on hundreds… Read more about this item

252 pp including index. Illustrated with b/w photos and illustrations. Contents include origin and history of the breed, breeding, puppy rearing to showing. Appendix include post-war Challenge Certificate winners, list of breed clubs in Great Britain etc. Name to top of ffep. A very informative book.

Twelve informative chapters from the origin of the Dachshund to the aging. All subject matter of feeding, grooming and care, training, breeding, diseases, etc. is covered. Profusely illustrated in color and b/w. Ffep carries a Reg. Kennels stamp. A clean, sound copy.

Over 100 photographs. A well illustrated book. Extensive contents, bibliography and index. The basic guide for the family who wants to raise a healthy well-trained and properly socialized dog. The contents provide all you need to know to carry this out. A lovely bright book just full of information

With special chapters by Dr. G. William Nixon, Jeanette W. Cross and Peggy Westphal. Illustrated with B/w photos. The emphasis has been on capturing the essence of the Dachshund - its tradition, its physical makeup, its character - and to explore the many interests and pleasures it offers owners. Reg. Kennel stamp to front and rear endpapers. A bright… Read more about this item

240 pp includes first aid chart and index. Contents offer twelve chapters from the history, description, heredity, reproduction etc. through to diseases and first aid. The comprehensive text is profusely illustrated with a gallery of American and English champions, plus many general instructive photographs. Reg. Kennel stamp to ffep. A clean, square copy.

The Contents are shown in our photos. The photographs offered are on heavy glossy paper (lavishly illustrated). 19 chapters of authoritative text, Addenda, Appendices and index . Beautiful photo frontispiece. Neat Kennel stamp to ffep. A wealth of Dachshund information in a clean bright book.

Foreword by John L. Fuller, Ph.D. Drawings by Melissa Bartlet and photographs by Roder Greenwald. Joachim Volhard is an internationally known dog obedience instructor. Training methods in this book are based on well-established psychological principles and are adapted to the mind of the dog. Procedures are described in clear detail, with explicit criteria for going on to the next step… Read more about this item

A wise and witty guide to selecting, training, loving, and spoiling your dog. This book is guaranteed to prove helpful to every dog owner, whether he desires a more agreeable pet, a champion in the family, or an obedience degree winner. B/W photographs accompany the text. Gift inscription to ffep, also a Reg Kennels stamp. A clean bright book

A touching hilarious, fact-filled book. Renowned dog expert Stanley Coren, a Professor of Psychology at UBC, lends his expertise to man's best friend. A book for everyone who loves dogs and wants to learn about their astounding, endearing, wonderful ways. This book is immaculate in an illustrated, price-intact dust jacket.

Photo illustrated glossy hardboard covers. Lavishly illustrated with both black-and-white and more than thirty exciting full-color photos, this is truly the most complete and comprehensive book on the contemporary German Shepherd Dog ever written. The author is acclaimed for his experience and knowledge of the breed. The contents of this book provide a foreword by the author, twenty-two informative chapters,… Read more about this item

Illustrated card covers. This book takes the guesswork out of choosing a dog. The authoritative guide profiles 175 different breeds and varieties of dogs including photographs of each, to help prospective buyers find one with the physical and behavioral characteristics that will suit them. How to decide on the right breed, locate a good, respectable breeder, and pick a healthy,… Read more about this item

This wonderful puppy raising guide written by the same authors of How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend is such an important book to have when bringing home your new puppy. The Monks offer clear, compassionate guidelines for raising a puppy. Profuse illustrations will be found to be most helpful. An engaging read from cover to cover. The condition of… Read more about this item