Small Dogs: Dogs With Charm and Personality (Complete Pet Owners

This manual describes many different small dog breeds and explains how their needs often differ from larger dogs. A special section presents photos and capsule descriptions of many popular small breeds. Barron's comprehensive series of Pet Owner's Manuals advise both current and prospective owners on the care of virtually every kind of pet, including a wide variety of dog and cat breeds, hamsters and other small caged animals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and even scorpions and tarantulas. The author of each book is a specialist in his or her field, which guarantees readers solid advice and instruction that helps them know what to look for when acquiring a pet, feeding, housing, maintaining health care, and where applicable, grooming and training. All Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality color photos and informative line art.

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Information and advice to help you take good car of your small dog

Typical small dogs: their anatomy, physical traits, and special needs
Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise and play activities
Understand your small dog: its voice, its body language, and their meanings

Step-by-step directions for everyday care of your dog

Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars

Filled with full-color photos

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A small pooch like the one shown here has needs that differ from those of larger dogs.