 | Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (Howell reference books) by James M. Giffin
Buy used from: $9.12 EXCELLENT RESOURCE!!I can't recommend this book enough! There have been many occasions that I have not only diagnosed(correctly) my own dogs with the help of this book, but also some of my friends dogs.EVERY single time that this has happened vets have confimed the diagnosis.I take none of the credit myself, but owe it all to the excellent descriptions, pictures etc in this book.
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 | Canine Nutrition by Lowell J. Ackerman
Buy used from: $145.06 I can't recommend this highly enough. This is the best resource I have found on the subject of nutrition.It is not biased toward any particular feeding methoid, rather it educates the reader on the necissities of a well balanced diet.
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 | The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior (Howell reference books) by Bruce Fogle
Buy new: $12.32 / Used from: $6.63 This book is a must buy! I couldn't put this book down. I have recommended it to friends who are seasoned dog owners/handlers who were pleasantly surprised by how much they learnt.
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 | I & Dog by Monks of New Skete
Buy used from: $4.82 Absolutely beautiful book! A great gift for a special friend. I've had mine in tears with this beutiful insight, simple and true of our relationships with dogs. Lovely photos.
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 | Tricks of the Trade: From Best Intentions to Best in Show, Revised Edition by Pat Hastings
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $16.99 Absolutely necessary if you plan to breed your own show dogs. Excellent resource.
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 | Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell reference books) by George A. Padgett
Buy new: $20.40 / Used from: $10.74 This is a brilliant book. Every breeder should have this as a foundation to their breeding program. Every breed club should also take this on board.
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 | The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia B. McConnell
Buy new: $10.76 / Used from: $5.90 Another book by Patricia McConnell. Some excellent information in this book. Mostly about how to deal with certain behaviours, but also explains why the dog behaves as it does. Very practical and common sense material.
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 | Dog Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) by Jack Volhard
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $5.81 To be perfectly honest, I wasn't expecting much from this book. I was very surprised. I have leant it to a number of beginner friends who have all found it's simple steps and explanations very helpful.
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 | How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It. by Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $1.33 Typical of Patricia's practical information. Easy to read, and implement. Your dog will thank you.
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 | On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $8.55 Great book for those wanting a deeper and more understanding relationship with their canine companion.
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 | Give Your Dog a Bone: The Practical Commonsense Way to Feed Dogs for a Healthy Life by Ian Billinghurst
Buy new: $35.57 / Used from: $21.84 very interesting and thought provoking. worth looking at even if just to cement your own ideas with facts.
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 | Canine Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide by Phyllis A. Holst
Buy new: $21.75 / Used from: $18.10 Excellent if you plan on breeding dogs now in the future.
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 | Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog by John Paul Scott
Buy new: $25.81 / Used from: $13.49 Wonderful book. Every page is fascinating. The information in this book is bound to educate any dog lover of any experience.
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 | Dog in Action: A Study of Anatomy and Locomotion As Applying to All Breeds by McDowell Lyon
Buy new: $18.21 / Used from: $15.00 This is a brilliant look at a dogs movement. I used to stand ringside seeing things that were not appearing correct in a dogs movement but with no idea why. After reading this I can now look and see that the action i see, is coming from a problem in another area of the dog. For those who want an in depth look at why the dog moves as it does thsi one is the best.
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 | Genetics: An Introduction for Dog Breeders by Jackie Isabell
Buy used from: $70.00 This is a must buy for anyone with an interest in breeding dogs.
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 | Canine Reproduction And Whelping: A Dog Breeder's Guide by Myra Savant-harris
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $16.01 Again, a must have if you plan to breed.
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 | The Healing Touch for Dogs: The Proven Massage Program for Dogs, Revised Edition by Michael W. Fox
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $6.93 This was another I wasn't expecting much from, but waspleasantly surprised. It can get a little ' out there' for my liking, however, the body of it is extremely helpful and easy to read. I definatley suggest this one to any dog owner.
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 | Breeding Better Dogs by Carmelo L. Battaglia
Buy used from: $80.45 Sensational book. A must for anyone who seriously wants to breed better dogs.
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 | Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to Care of Newborn Puppies by Myra Savant-harris
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $29.25 A must for anyone wanting to breed dogs.
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 | Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches (New Edition) by J. M. Evans
Buy used from: $14.87 If you have a female dog, you need this book!! You can not do her justice without it Especially if you plan to breed from her.
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 | Born To Win, Breed to Succeed by Patricia Craige
Buy used from: $10.94 Great book. Excellent resource for thos wanting to breed show dogs.
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 | Complete Book of Dog Breeding by DVM, Dan Rice
Buy used from: $0.30 This one has some good info and can be very helpful. Unfortunately the format is a little basic and gives the impression of being of simplistic content.
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 | The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets (Howell reference books) by George Alston
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $13.43 My first showing book. A great foundation. Depending on your level of interest you may only need this one book.
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 | An Eye for a Dog: Illustrated Guide to Judging Purebred Dogs by Robert W. Cole
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $20.13 This is a very good one. Especialy for those new to learning about what's good and what's not in a dogs movement. This would be a great one to start with. there are others that are more detailed, but this one would be where I would direct a newbie, or someone who is not into technical types.
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