Which middle-sized dog would make your perfect pooch?
Which big dog breed would be the best fit for your lifestyle and your family?
This book is packed with unbeatable expertise and trusted advice to help you choose your ideal four-legged friend.
Twenty-one of our most popular medium and large dog breeds are profiled by genuine breed specialists – hugely experienced breed gurus who have owned their favourite dog types for decades.
Most were recommended for this book by The Kennel Club (UK) – the world’s oldest and most respected dog charity. They have an incredible thousand years of dog-owning experience behind them and know better than anyone what their favourite type of dog is really like to live with.
Their honest, no-nonsense advice includes all the pros and cons of their breeds, including:
What’s the best dog for family life? – discover each breed’s quirks and characteristics.
Ideal dogs for first time owners - and those newbies should avoid
The reality of big dogs as pets – have you space for them in your lives?
Child friendly dogs – and which need extra care with kids
Are there medium or big dogs that don’t shed? – and how much grooming does each breed need?
Dog exercise requirements by breed
The healthiest dog breeds and common dog health issues in medium and large dogs.
When you’ve decided which middle-sized or large dog is for you, there’s help in finding a reputable dog breeder and a step-by-step guide through the tricky process of buying a healthy puppy.
Featured Dog Breeds:
Medium Sized Dogs: Bulldog Bull Terrier Border Collie Dachshund Dalmatian German Shorthaired Pointer Hungarian Vizsla Poodle (Standard) Shar Pei Siberian Husky Springer Spaniel
Large Dogs: Boxer Dog Doberman Dogue de Bordeaux Flat-coated Retriever German Shepherd Golden Retriever Great Dane Labrador Retriever Rottweiler Weimeraner