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Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs?now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu today is a perennially popular companion dog--playful, affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including: An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperamentThe fascinating history of the breedTips for selecting a Shih Tzu puppy or adult dogPointers on feeding, grooming, and healthSavvy advice on housebreaking and basic trainingBonus chapters

Your Happy Healthy PetThe authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!A little dog with a big personality, the Yorkshire Terrier is among today's most popular canine companions, renowned for his energy, intelligence, and spirit. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Yorkie, including:* An in-depth look at the Yorkie temperament* The fascinating history of the breed * Tips for selecting a Yorkie puppy or adult dog* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health* Savvy advice on housebreaking and basic training* Bonus chapters available on companion web site

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Frogs and toads are perennial favorite pets. They include easy-to-care for breeds and intriguing, exotic varieties. For both first-time pet owners and life-long hobbyists, frogs and toads can make fascinating pets, but it is essential to learn how to care for them properly. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including:* Choosing your frog or toad* Creating and maintaining your pet's new habitat* Feeding and caring for your frog or toad* Keeping your pet healthyYou'll also learn about the varieties of frogs and toads, and about their existence in the wild.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Whoever coined the term "e;birdbrained"e; wasn't familiar with parakeets. They're smart as well as funny and entertaining. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for and choosing a parakeet to teaching it to talk and perform tricks. It covers:* Details on setting up a healthy home for your pet* Everyday care, including feeding and grooming* Veterinary care and common health problems* Normal parakeet behaviors* Parakeets and childrenParakeets can live up to eighteen years. That's a lot of companionship from a colorful little character who will undoubtedly find a perch in your heart.

The Boxer has long been one of America's best-loved dog breeds and this newest book is a true celebration of Boxers and why so many dog lovers have been, and continue to be, attracted to them. The Boxer: Family Favorite is the ideal book for the pet owner, novice fancier and veteran enthusiast alike. The reasons for the Boxer's solid reputation can be recognized throughout this bright, new book. Those seeking information on the breed for any reason will find all their questions answered by one of the Boxer world's foremost authorities. Like the other titles in Howell's Best of Breed Library, this book features chapters on all aspects of caring for, and enjoying a dog in and away from the home, and includes several valuable appendices.

Your Happy Healthy PetThe authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) demand a lot of attention and activity, but offer a lot of affection and constant amusement. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:* The JRT's irrepressible hunting dog instincts and character* Tips for selecting a JRT puppy or adult dog* Things you'll need to make your pup one of the family* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and healthcare* Training and housetraining your JRT* Bonus chapters available on companion Web siteSingle-minded, energetic, and intent, the JRT may try your patience. But then she does her canine comedy or snuggles up affectionately and captures your heart.

Your Happy Healthy PetThe authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!With a chirpy "e;voice"e; and quirky personality, the cockatiel is the most popular companion bird. Cockatiels are not big talkers, but most can whistle. This fun guide will help you from the initial "e;get acquainted"e; period throughout your bird's life with information on:* Selecting a healthy bird* Setting up a healthy and stimulating home* Feeding, grooming, and veterinary care* The unique behaviors of cockatiels* Getting small children and cockatiels to coexist peacefully* Teaching your bird to do tricksWith their amusing antics, cockatiels provide live entertainment and a welcome release from everyday stress. You provide proper care, and they'll provide great companionship for years!

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Your puppy is so irresistibly cute, so totally captivating-and soooooo aggravating and frustrating when she eliminates inside. This guide will help you housetrain your puppy or dog quickly and save your sanity and your carpet! It includes:* How a pup's mother teaches the first house-training lesson* A shopping list of things you'll need * Advice for the all-important first two days* How-to information for crate, paper, and outdoor training* Guidance for solving special housetraining problems * Tips on marking an outdoor spot, warning signals, and moreWith this book, it won't be long before you're happily saying, "e;Good puppy"e; instead of, "e;Oh no! Uh-oh."e;

Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds, Miniature Schnauzers pack a lot of personality into their sturdy, compact frames. This guide fills you in on their needs and attributes, covering:* The history and traits of the breed* How to select your pet* Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home* Feeding, exercise, training, and healthcare* Grooming the double coat and the characteristic bushy beard, mustache, and eyebrows* Bonus chapters available on companion Web siteTypically sociable and loyal, your Miniature Schnauzer will probably want to stay by your side--whether you're taking a walk or taking a nap!