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The Perfect Puppy
Breed Selection and Care by Veterinary Science for Behavior and Neutering Age
Analyzes the history, health factors, and behavior profiles of 80 dog breeds
Benjamin L. Hart (Author), Lynette A. Hart (Author)
9780323991940, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 26 September 2022
352 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.57 kg
The Perfect Puppy: Breed Selection and Care by Veterinary Science for Behavior and Neutering Age provides the most updated and expert knowledge on dog breeds to guide the selection of a puppy or mature dog. It offers the latest information on breed-specific behavior profiles and guidelines for spaying or neutering, health conditions, and life expectancy. Researched and written by experts in veterinary science and animal behavior, this book is an unbiased and data-driven analysis of 80 of the most common dog breeds, based on interviews with 168 practicing veterinarians. It covers behavioral expectations per breed, while addressing traits or issues that can arise from environmental factors like home size, presence of other dogs, and human family dynamics. This book is written and formatted to be used by veterinarians for optimal guidance on canine adoptions, while also appealing to breeders and potential adopters as well.
1. Adopting and Raising Puppies
2. Breed Rankings on Ten Key Characteristics
3. Behavioral Profiles of 80 Breeds and Mixed Breeds
4. Behavioral Differences Between Sexes - Integration with Breed Profiles
5. Why they do that
6. The aging dog
Subject Areas: Animal husbandry [TVH], Animal physiology [PSVD], Zoology & animal sciences [PSV], Animals & society [JFFZ]
