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9780470411391

Basset Hound: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9780470411391

  • ISBN10:

    0470411392

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2009-01-01
  • Publisher: Howell Book House
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Summary

Originally bred to trail game with its sensitive nose, this laid-back, even-tempered breed was number 31 on the American Kennel Association's 2007 ranking of America's most popular dogs.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Table of Contents

The World of the Basset Hound.
What Is a Basset Hound?
A Scenthound
Built for Hunting
Basset Hound History
French Origins
British Influence
The Basset Hound in the United States
Basset Hounds in Popular Culture
Why Choose a Basset Hound?
What Bassets Do
Natural Instincts
Special Needs
Temperament and Training
Sports for Basset Hounds
Choosing Your Basset Hound
Decisions to Make
Consider a Rescued or Shelter Dog
Where to Get a Puppy
Questions YouÆll Be Asked
Caring for Your Basset Hound.
Bringing Your Basset Hound Home
Using a Crate
Puppy Essentials
Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Toys
Identification
Choosing a Name
Bringing Your Puppy Home
The First Few Weeks
Children and Your Puppy
Beginning Training and Socialization
Feeding Your Basset Hound
Feeding Puppies
Feeding Adult Dogs
Feeding Senior Dogs
What to Feed Your Basset Hound
Reading Dog Food Labels
The Overweight Basset Hound
Picky Eaters
Poisonous Foods
Grooming Your Basset Hound
Grooming Supplies
Bath Time
Nail Trimming
Ear Cleaning
Teeth Cleaning
Skin Check
Making Your Environment Flea Free
Keeping Your Basset Hound Healthy
Choosing a Veterinarian
Health Concerns for Basset Hounds
Common Canine Health Problems
Parasites
How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit
First Aid
When to Call the Veterinarian
The Senior Citizen
Enjoying Your Basset Hound.
Training Your Basset Hound
Understanding Builds the Bond
Practical Commands for Family Pets
Training for Attention
Teaching Cooperation
Housetraining Your Basset Hound
Your Housetraining Shopping List
The First Day
Confine Your Pup
Watch Your Pup
Accidents Happen
Scheduling Basics
Appendix: Learning More About Your Basset Hound
Books
Magazines
Clubs, Registries, and Associations
Internet Resources
Index
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