Boston Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet^TM, 2nd Edition

by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz

• ISBN13: 9780470106860
• ISBN10: 0470106867
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With their tuxedo markings, scrunched-up muzzles, turned-up noses, and outgoing personalities, Boston Terriers are great pets. Their compact yet stocky bodies make them the perfect size for apartment living, travel, and laps. Friendly, lively, affectionate, and intelligent, they're usually great with kids and elderly people. This guide helps you choose and raise a loyal pet you'll love with advice on: Characteristics to look for Creating a good home environment Feeding, grooming, and health care Housebreaking and basic training Having fun with your sometimes rambunctious pet

Table of Contents

The World of the Boston Terrier

What Is a Boston Terrier?

A Non-Sporting Breed

The Ideal Boston

Boston Terrier History

The First Boston Terrier

A Breed and a Club

A Popular Dog

Why Choose a Boston?

Why Do You Like Boston Terriers?

Why Not a Boston?

Choosing Your Boston Terrier

Puppy or Adult?

Male or Female?

Where Should You Get Your Boston Terrier?

Selecting Your Puppy

Adopting a Rescued Boston

Caring for Your Boston Terrier

Getting Ready for Your Boston Terrier

Boston-Proofing

Basic Supplies

Puppy-Proofing Your Home

Boston Terrier Essentials

Bringing Your Boston Home

Feeding Your Boston Terrier

So Many Choices

Reading Dog Food Labels

Different Foods for Different Ages

Foods to Avoid

Where and When to Feed

Bowls

A Word About Water

Grooming Your Boston Terrier

Grooming 101

Grooming Tools

The Body Brush-Off

Bathing Your Boston

Clean Teeth

Nail Trimming

Cleaning Ears

Making Your Environment Flea Free

Eye Care

Fleas and Ticks, Oh My

Keeping Your Boston Terrier Healthy

Finding a Veterinarian

Preventive Care

Internal Parasites

Health Problems Seen in Bostons

Common Canine Problems

Basic Medical Care

When to Call the Veterinarian

It's an Emergency

How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit

Enjoying Your Boston Terrier

Training Your Boston Terrier

Understanding Builds the Bond

Practical Commands for Family Pets

Training for Attention

Teaching Cooperation

Housetraining Your Boston Terrier

Your Housetraining Shopping List

The First Day

Confine Your Pup

Watch Your Pup

Accidents Happen

Scheduling Basics

Appendix: Learning More About Your Boston Terrier

Some Good Books

Clubs and Registries

Magazines

Web Sites

Index

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