Dogs category: 5919 books

Since the breed’s creation at the turn of the twentieth century, the German Shepherd Dog has been one of the world’s most sought-after purebred dogs, prized for his intelligence, handsome looks, and uncanny versatility. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide serves as an ideal introduction to this...

As with most smart dog breeds, the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard needs to have a fair amount of stimulation in order to stay energized and happy. These dogs are highly intelligent and quick to assess situations, making them perfect helpers in law enforcement. But at the same time, this energy they...

Many of the most popular dog breeds, including Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherds, and many of the terriers, are considered to be high-drive or "high-energy" by nature- but even breeds not considered high-drive can have markedly energetic individuals among...

How well do you and your dog understand each other? Have you ever caught yourself wondering what your dog is thinking when he rolls in something stinky? Do you wonder how much of your emotional life is like that of your dog's? What about life from your dog's perspective? Join best-selling author and...

Dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; built to conserve rather than release heat, they tend to heat up faster than we do. As such, we may not twig to the fact that a dog has become overheated until symptoms suddenly develop. Heat stroke in dogs is a very serious condition and its...

There are nine breeds of dog that are native to Ireland: four terriers, three gun dogs, and two hounds. In The Curious History of Irish Dogs, David Blake Knox tells the remarkable stories of each of the nine breeds, and reveals how they have become inextricably linked to the human beings with whom...

With extraordinary insight and vision, veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr. Fox explores the minds and hearts of dogs. Dogs, and all animals, have much to teach their human companions, if only humans knew how to listen. In Dog Body/Dog Mind, Fox seeks to enhance readers' understanding and communication...

Dear Dog Owner, Are you a dog fanatic? If so, are you dreaming of owning a dog that's well behaved, obedient and protective? Yeah, I know, this sounds to be good but... Do you know there are a lot of people avoid getting dogs because they’re just afraid of behavioral problems?...

Stray dogs are a remarkably persistent problem caused by our behavior and confounded by our assumptions. Taking Bangkok as an example, “A Stray View” explores the reality, causes and management of strays and asks whether free-ranging dogs have a place in our society. This book offers a fresh and...

Poodles are an iconic breed instantly recognizable for their ornate hair styles and their varied dimensions. The largest standard poodles can tower over most other dogs while the toy poodle variation can stand less than 10 inches. You could easily find the perfect dog to suit your needs from among...

The bestselling author of Nop’s Trials presents the true story of his search for the perfect sheepdog In April of 1988, Donald McCaig traveled to Scotland to buy a young, well-bred female sheepdog to raise and train for use on his three-hundred-acre Virginia farm. He knew exactly what he...

A fascinating selection of early writings on the running dog or sight hound. Two hundred well illustrated pages deal with history, origins, breeding, management, sport, showing, etc. Most of this compilation dates from the early 1900s and is sourced from first editions of rare dog books of that period....

For centuries dogs have been man’s companion, his “best friend” if you will, but there is so much more to dogs than just a pal hanging out with his human.  Beyond ball chasers, stick retrievers and lap warmers, dogs have been very carefully crafted by humans over several hundred years,...

Some training methods work with some dogs, Michel Hasbrouck's work with all dogs.Training dogs through punishment and discipline fails to understand that dogs want to appreciated and loved. Adopt the right attitude of praise and you will find that they respond better. However, this also entails training...