Weimaraners

by Fox, Susan; Earle-Bridges, Michele

• ISBN13: 9780764113222
• ISBN10: 0764113224
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Here is a great hunting dog that also has a fine, aristocratic bearing. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Table of Contents

History and Origin of the Breed	p. 5
Early Origins	p. 5
A Versatile Breed	p. 8
The Weimaraner Arrives Stateside	p. 9
The Weimaraner Club of America	p. 11
As a Hunter	p. 11
The Weimaraner Standard	p. 11
Understanding Your Weimaraner	p. 17
About Purebred Dogs	p. 17
Is the Weimaraner the Right Dog for You?	p. 18
Part of the Family	p. 18
Exercise	p. 18
Obedience Training	p. 19
Male or Female?	p. 22
More than One Puppy?	p. 23
Selecting a Weimaraner	p. 25
Should You Own a Dog?	p. 25
The Modern Dog	p. 25
Where to Buy Your Weimaraner	p. 27
Types	p. 28
Important Papers	p. 30
What to Look for in a Healthy Weimaraner	p. 30
Care of the Weimaraner Puppy	p. 33
Equipment	p. 33
To the Veterinarian	p. 37
The First Few Nights	p. 37
Safety Considerations	p. 38
Life with a Puppy	p. 39
Car Travel	p. 40
HOW-TO: Housetraining	p. 42
Training	p. 45
Why?	p. 45
The Leader	p. 45
When to Begin Training	p. 46
Aversion Tools	p. 47
Positive Reinforcement	p. 47
A Consistent Standard	p. 48
Training Equipment	p. 49
Value of Obedience Classes	p. 49
Basic Obedience Commands	p. 50
Other Useful Commands	p. 54
Socialization	p. 55
Care of the Adult Weimaraner	p. 57
Routine	p. 57
Exercising Your Dog	p. 57
Behavior Problems	p. 57
A Word on Breeding	p. 59
Spaying and Neutering	p. 59
Toys and Bones	p. 59
Boarding Kennels	p. 60
Air Travel	p. 60
The Senior Dog	p. 61
Saying Good-bye	p. 61
HOW-TO: Grooming	p. 62
Feeding	p. 65
What's in that Food?	p. 65
Types of Food	p. 65
What to Feed	p. 67
How Much to Feed	p. 68
When to Feed	p. 70
Drinking Water	p. 71
Food and Water Dishes	p. 71
Supplements, Table Scraps, and Treats	p. 71
Common Ailments and Medical Problems	p. 73
Pet Health Insurance	p. 73
External Parasites	p. 73
Internal Parasites	p. 75
Immunizations	p. 77
Other Conditions	p. 79
Bloat	p. 79
Hip Dysplasia	p. 80
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy	p. 82
Hypothyroidism	p. 82
Skin Problems	p. 82
Lumps and Bumps	p. 83
Snake Bite	p. 83
Sharing Your Life with a Weimaraner	p. 85
Field Trials	p. 85
AKC Hunting Tests	p. 86
Weimaraner Club of America Shooting and Retrieving Ratings	p. 86
Obedience Trials and Titles	p. 86
Canine Good Citizenship	p. 87
Showing Your Weimaraner	p. 87
Therapy Dogs	p. 88
Agility	p. 90
Tracking	p. 91
Search and Rescue	p. 91
Flyball	p. 91
Information	p. 92
Index	p. 94
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