This very bright and friendly little dog is immediately recognizable by its white “powder-puff” coat. It makes a lovable house pet. Books in the comprehensive and popular Barron’s Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals series advise on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art....

One of America's foremost personalities on the dog scene has written an insightful analysis of why we can't consistently breed better dogs....

Each title in Barron’s brand-new Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed’s physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include—

What to look for when choosing a puppy

Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits

Everyday care, grooming and exercise

Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems

Training and play activities

Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands....