Mixed Breeds For Dummies^®

by Miriam Fields-Babineau

• ISBN13: 9780470184974
• ISBN10: 0470184973
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-08-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Tips for tackling training and behavior issues The fun and easy way? to raise a well-adjusted mixed-breed dog Do mutts melt your heart? This friendly guide shows you how to find the right one and make him part of the family. You get expert advice on everything from housetraining and feeding to healthcare, grooming, and nutrition. Plus, you'll find the latest information on today's "designer dogs," such as Labradoodles, Cockapoos, and Puggles! Find a puppy or adult dog Test your dog's temperament Dog-proof your house Teach your dog basic commands Have fun with your pet

Table of Contents

Introduction

Just The Facts, Ma'am

Mixing It up: Introducing the mixed Breed

Designer Dogs: Not Your Mother's Mutt

A Little of This, a Little of That: Deciding Which Mixed Breed Is Right for You

Choosing Your New Best Friend

Living With Your Mixed-Breed Dog

Getting Ready for Your Dog's Arrival

Bringing Home Your Mixed Breed

Chasing the Chuckwagon: The Basics of Feeding

Grooming Your Mixed Breed

Exercising Your Dog

Training 101

Housetraining

Hup, Two, Three, Four: Good Manners and Basic Training

Tackling Mixed-Breed Training Challenges

Keeping Your Dog Healthy

Finding and Working with a Vet

First Aid: Dealing with Emergencies

The Special Needs for Senior Dogs

Having Fun With Your Dog

Not Just for Purebreds: Showing Off with Your Mixed Breed

Traveling with Charley

The Part Of Tens

Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog

ten Fund Activities You and Your Mixed Breed Can Enjoy Together

Index

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