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Practical advice on choosing a pet, housing, feeding, handling, showing and healthcare, with 800 photographs.

An extensive guide to more than 300 dog breeds, with detailed entries featuring high-quality photography and precise text.The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 300 dog breeds from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their

What is the difference between a bark and a growl? A whine and a whimper? What is your dog conveying to you – and, most importantly, are you listening? Understanding Your Dog has all the answers, from

Shows how to pick up signals and messages from dogs to understand their behavior and bond more closely.

Only through true understanding can we form loving and lasting bonds with our feline companions, so it is doubly important that we learn to interpret the sounds and postures that they use to talk to u

Helpful information and expert advice to choosing and owning a hamster All aspects of every day care are covered in this comprehensive pet guide. In addition to care, many interesting facts and anecdo

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