The Puppy Report: An Indispensable Guide to Finding a Healthy, Lovable Dog

Shook, Larry

ISBN 10: 1558211403 / ISBN 13: 9781558211407

Published by Lyons & Burford, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1992

About this Item

1st printing therefore 1st edition.

Seller Inventory # FSR-1160

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Puppy Report: An Indispensable Guide to Finding a Healthy, Lovable Dog
• Publisher: Lyons & Burford, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558211403
• ISBN 13: 9781558211407
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Examines the problems of bad breeding, hereditary problems, irresponsible show breeders, and puppy mills, and offers reliable advice on finding a sound, safe dog

Reviews

Many would-be dog owners are unaware of the hidden hazards of buying a puppy. That adorable collie in the pet shop could grow up blind, or the beautiful springer spaniel with the impressive show pedigree may as an adult be prone to sudden fits of "rage," attacking without warning. Shook, whose heartbreaking experience with a beloved but dangerous Irish Terrier sparked the research for this book, offers important information for the general public on the crisis of hereditary problems in purebred dogs. He provides sound advice on researching a breed and tracking down a responsible breeder. Charts on breed susceptibility to genetic diseases such as hip dysplasia and autoimmune deficiencies are especially useful. This valuable little book should be handed to every patron seeking information on selecting a puppy.
- Jennifer King, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Marlboro, N.J.
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