The American Kennel Club S Meet The Beagle

The first official American Kennel Club publication dedicated to everyone's favorite little hound, Meet the Beagle celebrates this very special dog and offers owners a reliable, authoritative and entertaining handbook.Look inside, and you will find:A snapshot of the Beagle, focusing on the special traits that make the happy-go-lucky, tail-wagging Beagle such a unique and fun companion dogA buyer's guide, assisting new owners in selecting a reputable breeder and choosing a healthy, sound puppy, as well as how to register the puppy with the AKCA complete training primer, offering the most successful and effective ways to house-train the Beagle, a solid plan for obedience training and an introduction to the Canine Good Citizen programAn accessible and realistic diet and exercise program, geared toward keeping the food-loving Beagle slim, well nourished and happyAn up-to-date health care schedule, detailing the necessary steps owners much take to find a good veterinarian, vaccinate against prevalent diseases and protect pets from parasites and potential problems.A playlist of fun activities, from dogs shows to obedience and agility trails, tracking, and field trails to sharing your affectionate, well-socialized therapy Beagle with residents and patients in hospitals and retirement centers.

Meet the Breeds will detail all of the American Kennel Club recognized dog breeds, including information about each breed's history, breed standards, appearance, and temperament. At 216 pages, this comprehensive dog breed guide will dedicate one page to each breed, with AKC approved puppy and adulthood photos of each breed to help the reader recognize the dogs more easily. BowTie Press is working directly with the American Kennel Club and the individual breed clubs associated with the AKC to bring this book to life. The book will have an introduction from Dennis Sprung, the current President and CEO of the American Kennel Club. A short chapter dedicated to helping readers choose the best breed of dog for their lifestyle will also be included.The 2012 Edition of Meet the Breeds adds 11 new official breed descriptions, affirmed by the American Kennel Club in 2011. Each new breed includes a short history of the breed, a basic physical description, breed statistics, and two photos illustrating the breed's appearance and form. The book itself has been lightly redesigned, giving it a cleaner, more straightforward and dynamic appearance to allow easy reading and searching through its pages.

An easy introduction to the traits of beagles and why they are so much fun to be around.

An introduction to the smallest member of the hound family, which includes its history, development, uses, and care.

The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!

Presents alphabetically arranged entries for major dog breeds in the United States, providing such information as size, color, life expectancy, temperament, activity level, grooming needs, and buyer's advice for each breed.