The Basset Hound A Complete And Comprehensive Beginners Guide To Buying Owning Health Grooming Training Obedience Understanding

The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of hound dog. The name 'Basset' is derived from the French word 'bas, ' which translates to 'low, ' which is an obvious reference to the breeds low body. The Basset Hound's short legs are due to a form of dwarfism. However their short stature can be deceiving! Due to the length of their body, the Basset Hound is able to reach table tops that a dog of a similar size could never reach. The breed was developed to have an incredible sense of smell and therefore falls under the scent hound family of dog. The Basset Hound was originally developed to hunt hare and other small animals. It is believed that the Basset Hound's sense of smell, for tracking purposes, is second only to the Bloodhound. The breed normally has a bicolored or tricolored coat of standard hound colorations (black, white, tan and off-lemon yellow). The breed has a medium-short coat that has a hard but smooth texture. Despite the short length of their coat, the breed is known to shed frequently. The Basset Hound is known to be a highly intelligent, friendly and outgoing breed. They are also known to be gentle which makes them a perfect breed for any household with small children or other animals. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Basset Hound's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Basset Hound, raising your Basset Hound from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Basset Hound: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Basset Hound," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Basset Hound owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Basset Hound and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

The Bloodhound, also commonly known as the 'Sleuth Hound, ' is a large breed of scent hound that was originally developed to be able to hunt deer and wild boar. During the Middle Ages the Bloodhound was also used to track people. The breed has an incredible sense of smell that allows it to discern specific human scents across great distances. The mixture of the breeds innate hunting instinct and sense of smell has lead the Bloodhound to be used by modern day police and law enforcement across the world. The breed primarily is used to track escaped prisoners, lost children, missing people and lost pets. However due to the breeds tireless tracking, when following a scent, they can be difficult to obedience train. The Bloodhound has an affectionate and gentle temperament which has lead the breed to become an ever increasingly popular household pet. The breed has a loose and thin coat that sheds seasonally. The Bloodhound's coat comes in three common colorations: black and tan, liver and tan, and red. It is not uncommon for a Bloodhound to have flecks of white throughout its coat and to have white patches on its feet, chest and tip of its tail. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Bloodhound's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Bloodhound, raising your Bloodhound from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Bloodhound: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Bloodhound," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Bloodhound owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning a Bloodhound and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Basset Hound serves as a complete introduction to the noble and adorable hound dog recognized around the world for his long pendulous ears, his short powerful legs, his elongated body, and that sweet and somehow sad expression. France's most famous scenthound, the Basset Hound wins fans for his easygoing personality, demanding very little of his owners, while providing affectionate companionship, his silly daily antics, and a booming sonorous bark to protect his home and loved ones. Written by hound judge, Betty Ann Stenmark, this volume begins with an informative chapter on the breed's beginnings in France in the Middle Ages, tracing the its development in England and America. The author continues with chapters on characteristics and the breed standard encapsulating all of the virtues of the noble Basset Hound, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a health, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with attitude and personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.

The Beagle is a small sized breed of scent hound that has been bred for the specific purpose of hunting hare. The Beagle has approximately 220 million scent receptors within its nose - which is over 40 times as many as humans! Due to their incredible sense of smell and ingrained ability to track, the Beagle is often employed as a detection dog within he agriculture and food industries. Breeds similar to the Beagle have existed for the last 2500 years, but the modern day Beagle was developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1800s. Due to its size, good temperament and lack of inherited health issues, the Beagle has become a very popular household pet. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Beagle's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Beagle, raising your Beagle from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Beagle: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Beagle," Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Beagle owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Beagle and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

The Bichon Frise is a small breed of dog that is part of the 'Bichon' typing. The 'Bichon' typing is believed to have gotten its name from the French word 'Barbichon' which translates to 'small poodle.' The breed is a member of the 'Non-Sporting Group' of dog breeds in the United States and a member of the 'Toy Dog Group' in the United Kingdom. The Bichon Frise descends from the Barbet, Water Spaniels and the Poodle. The Bichon Frise, like the other dogs within the 'Bichon' typing, originally comes from the Mediterranean and was taken to France in the early 14th century by sailors. The breed quickly became popular with the nobility of Europe: most notably King Francis the 1st of France and King Henry the 3rd of England. As a whole the breed is known to be playful, affectionate, friendly and gentle. They are known to love human company and will often be highly demanding of their owner's attention. The breed is also known to be highly sociable and will easily get along with strangers, small children and other household pets. The Bichon Frise is also known to be highly obedient if they are trained consistently from puppyhood. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Bichon Frise's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Bichon Frise, raising your Bichon Frise from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Bichon Frise: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Bichon Frise," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Bichon Frise owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Bichon Frise and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

The Bulldog is a medium-sized, muscular and short haired breed of dog. They are characterized by having wrinkled faces and pushed-in noses. The breed is commonly known as the 'English Bulldog' or the 'British Bulldog, ' due to the fact that it is native to the United Kingdom. Originally the breed was used for bull baiting and dog fighting until these activities were outlawed in Britain in the 1500s. The Bulldog emigrated to America and was used to round up bulls. Due to the breeds intelligence and loving nature they have ranked in the top 5 most popular breeds in the USA and UK for the last 100 years! The Bulldog makes a great family pet as they are very gentle and protective around small children. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Bulldog's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Bulldog, raising your Bulldog from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Bulldog: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Bulldog," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Affenpinscher owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Affenpinscher and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

The Brittany is a breed of gun dog that was bred and developed in the Brittany province of France. The breed was originally developed to be a gun dog that was designed to hunt birds. The Brittany breed is believed to have been developed during the 17th century, as this is when they were first depicted on French tapestries. However despite being an old breed, the Brittany was not recognized as a breed until 1907 when an orange and white male was registered in France. The breed is commonly nicknamed the 'Brittany Spaniel.' However despite the common reference to Spaniels, the Brittany's working characteristics are more similar to that of a pointer or setter. As a whole the breed typically has a compact, athletic and solidly built body but without being heavy. They have large floppy ears that hang low on the sides of their heads. The Brittany is also known to have a very intelligent and alert expression. Due to its history as a hunting dog, the Brittany is known to be intelligent, obedient, easy to train, loyal and sweet-natured. It is important to note that the Brittany is more sensitive to human correction than most other breeds - do not use a harsh tone while training it as it will become upset. The Brittany make a perfect household pet as they are energetic, playful and sociable with children and other small animals. It is important to note that if you do not provide your Brittany with adequate exercise it is likely to develop destructive behaviors due to boredom and having an abundance of energy! Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Brittany's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Brittany, raising your Brittany from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Brittany: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Brittany," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Affenpinscher owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Affenpinscher and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

The French Bulldog (commonly nicknamed 'Frenchie') is a small breed of short haired companion dog. The breed is a cross between the English Bulldog and French Terriers (and other breeds that hunt rats) and came into existence in the early 1800s. The French Bulldog ranked as the 9th most popular breed in the USA and the 4th most popular breed in the United Kingdom in 2014! The French Bulldog comes in a wide variety of coat colorations including: fawn, cream, black, brindle, white and even blue (a light steely gray color). The French Bulldog should appear small, muscular, heavy boned, active, compactly built and have a smooth coat. They should also have a large square shaped head with a broad, deep and well laid back muzzle. A French Bulldog should have a short nose with broad and well defined nostrils. The breed also has a deep, broad and square under-jaw. The combination of the short nose and large under-jaw makes the French Bulldog a breed that is prone to drooling! Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a French Bulldog's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your French Bulldog, raising your French Bulldog from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The French Bulldog: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your French Bulldog," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time French Bulldog owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning a French Bulldog and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'