Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

by Bonham, Margaret H.; Earle-Brigs, Michele

• ISBN13: 9780764113123
• ISBN10: 0764113127
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble Bookstores

Summary

his attractive, medium-sized dog makes a hardy hunter, as well as a fine household pet. Here is reliable information on its general care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Table of Contents

Understanding the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	5	(8)
Meeting a Friend for Life	5	(1)
A Leprechaun in Disguise	5	(1)
A Brief History of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	6	(1)
The Breed Standard	7	(6)
Choosing a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	13	(12)
Are You Ready to Own a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?	13	(1)
Questions and Answers	14	(1)
Puppy or Adult?	14	(1)
Male or Female?	15	(1)
Show or Pet Quality?	15	(1)
Buying a Puppy	15	(4)
Buying an Adult Wheaten	19	(1)
The ``Puppy Papers'' or AKC Registration	20	(1)
Breeder Contracts	21	(1)
Choosing a Puppy from the Litter	22	(1)
Choosing an Adult Wheaten Terrier	23	(2)
Bringing Your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Home	25	(12)
What to Expect of Your New Wheaten	25	(1)
Where Will Your Wheaten Stay?	25	(4)
Puppy-and Dog-proofing Your Home	29	(1)
Teething and Chewing	29	(1)
Choosing a Veterinarian	30	(1)
The Car Ride Home	31	(1)
Introducing Your Wheaten to Other Pets	32	(2)
The First Few Hours and Nights	34	(3)
Training Your Soft Coated Wheaten	37	(12)
Training-Dog Psychology	37	(2)
Locating a Professional Trainer	39	(1)
Crate Training	39	(1)
Housebreaking	39	(2)
Collars and Leashes-the Tools of Good Training	41	(1)
Problem Wheatens	42	(4)
HOW-TO: Commands	46	(3)
Feeding and Nutrition	49	(12)
Premium Dog Foods	49	(1)
Dry, Canned, Frozen, or Semimoist?	50	(3)
Dog Nutrition Basics	53	(2)
To Free-feed or Not to Free-feed?	55	(1)
How Much and How Often to Feed?	55	(3)
Changing Dog Foods	58	(1)
Obesity	58	(1)
Treats	59	(1)
Water	59	(1)
PLE and PLN in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers	59	(2)
Grooming Your Soft Coated Wheaten	61	(8)
Good Grooming Habits	61	(1)
Grooming Equipment	61	(1)
When Should You Groom?	62	(1)
Grooming Your Wheaten	62	(7)
Soft Coated Wheaten Health	69	(16)
The Health Check	69	(1)
Basic Home Veterinary Care	70	(1)
Vaccinations	71	(1)
Internal Parasites	71	(4)
Fleas and Ticks	75	(2)
Dental Care	77	(1)
Illnesses and Injuries	78	(1)
Congenital and Hereditary Problems	79	(2)
Emergencies	81	(2)
Saying Good-bye	83	(2)
Breeding and Showing Wheatens	85	(7)
Spaying and Neutering	85	(1)
Showing Your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	86	(1)
Breeding Considerations	86	(2)
Mating	88	(1)
Pregnancy and Gestation	89	(1)
Whelping	90	(1)
Newborn Puppy Care	91	(1)
Information	92	(2)
Index	94