Planet Dog: A Doglopedia

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005 - Pets - 364 pages
Combining the practical, the informative, and the entertaining, this unique encyclopedic treatment addresses not only the care of dogs but also their culture, their competitions, their breeding and behavioral characteristics--even dog people themselves--all in a feisty and easily accessible guide.
 

Contents

Top Dogs
75
Breeds
139
Biters
188
Breeds to Avoid if You Have Children
194
Dog Breeds for Outdoor Life
200
Noisiest Dogs
206
Dogs Who Hate Cats 208
233
Tips for Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby
240
Things About Humans That Annoy Dogs
252
The Celebrity Dog Advocates Hall of Fame
258
Dog
296
Tips for Training a Deaf Dog
301
Tests to Determine if Your Dog Is Psychic
308
Why Dogs Howl
314
How to Evaluate a Boarding Kennel
320
Index
353

How to Buy a Purebred Puppy
246

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