Titles in the extensive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series provide pet owners with basic information on keeping healthy, contented, well-cared-for animals. Facts and advice cover all aspects of pet care, which include proper feeding, housing, health care, grooming, training, and much more. The text in each manual is supplemented with many vivid, full-color photos, and with instructive, anatomically accurate line art. Each manual has been individually written by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or experienced animal specialist. Most titles in the Series also present facts that are new even to experienced pet owners and breeders-which makes these books attractive to everybody involved with pets. Not one of Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals is a "clone" derived from some common catch-all book.

These increasingly popular breeds, including the Bernese, Greater Swiss, Appenzeller, and Entlebucher, have their own personalities and their own special needs. Here's all the information an owner or prospective purchaser needs in one fact-and-photo-filled volume.

Known ancestors of the modern Bloodhound date back at least as early as third century AD Rome . Best known for their trailing abilities, which make them popular search and rescue dogs, Bloodhounds are energetic and playful dogs, which makes them welcome pets in active families.

Big, handsome, hardy, high-spirited, and good-natured, the German shepherd has been a favorite since the 1890s when it first became a registered breed.

This fact-filled volume instructs owners on general canine care, whether they keep their Retriever as a hunter or as a home companion.

Despite its huge size, the handsome and elegant Great Dane is sociable with children, and makes a wonderful pet for owners who have adequate space to give the dog proper exercise.

Large, strong, energetic, and intelligent, Great Pyrenees make excellent watch dogs for farmers and hunters. This volume is filled with handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts.

It provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners.

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This gentle giant requires plenty of room for regular exercise, and its shaggy coat needs regular grooming. Despite its size, it is good with children and other dogs.

The docile, friendly, affectionate lab makes a fine household pet and is very good with children.

This large dog has a long history as a hunter and a protector of livestock.
This volume is filled with handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. It provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners.

Individuals in this breed are big, dark-coated, and bear-like, but despite appearances, they are gentle and very affectionate. Here is everything a purchaser needs to know about owning and raising this fine dog.

The hardy Rhodesian Ridgeback is a loyal companion to its owner, but must be rigorously trained as a puppy to ensure its consistent obedience when it is matures.

Rottweilers make excellent guard dogs, but require rigorous yet humane training.

This intelligent dog is naturally friendly and gentle. Though widely used as a sled dog in the far north, it also makes a wonderful household pet. Here's a wealth of advice on caring for a Siberian Husky

This legendary breed is strictly for an owner who prefers a giant-size dog and has the space to keep one comfortably. The St. Bernard is noted for its congenial temperament and comes in both shorthaired and longhaired varieties.

Developmental priorities for your puppy? Absolutely! Dr. Dunbar discusses important steps in a puppy’s development and what you can do to maximize these stages. The author also recommends what prospective puppy owners should research prior to bringing their new baby home. A must read for caring and preparing new or future dog owners!

So you already have your new pal home, and just saw that we carry BEFORE You Get Your Puppy? Don’t despair! In AFTER You Get Your Puppy, Dr. Dunbar discusses the imperative training deadlines that if met, will maximize your dog’s life fully and completely as a successful and enjoyable human companion. Clear direction makes meeting these goals easy and fun, while strengthening your connection with your pup. This is one book you can’t afford to miss.