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"A celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species. Almost everywhere there are humans on planet Earth, there are dogs. But what do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? What do they think of us? Since our alliance first began on the hunt and on the farm, our relationship with dogs...
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INSIDE: German Shepherd Dog Breed Information! The German Shepherd Puppy and Dog: Your Total German Shepherd Dog, A Pet Owner's Guide is a great way for anyone to learn all about the German Shepherd Dog breed from someone who has lived with the breed for almost forty years! READER REVIEWS:"I would recommend this guide to anyone thinking of getting a German Shepherd!" "The thing I liked best about this book is that the writer seems to be so enthusiastic...
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This book contains a detailed guide to terriers as used for sport, with chapters on their history, selection, breeding, training, general management, and more. Profusely-illustrated and full of timeless, practical information, "Sporting Terriers" is highly recommended for modern terrier owners and breeders, and it would make for a useful addition to allied collections. Contents include: "Ancient and Mediaeval Earth Dogs", "The Tudor and Stuart Period",...
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This is a detailed handbook on the Sealyham terrier, a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier originating as a working dog in Wales. With chapters on breeding, selection, rearing, and exhibition, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to modern Sealyham terrier owners and breeders, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. Chapters include: "Origin and History", "Champion Sealyhams",...
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This book contains a detailed guide to the sheep-dog, being a handbook on the system of judging sheep-dog trails in New Zealand and the art of breaking-in and working sheep-dogs. "The Sheep-Dog" also contains a wealth of useful and practical information relating to the maintenance of collies, making it of considerable utility to modern owners and breeders alike. Contents include: "Definition of Points", "Judging", "Half-points", "Despatch", "Standardisation",...
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This fantastic handbook on rearing dogs contains chapters on every aspect of the subject from selecting and breeding to training for exhibition. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of as much use to modern dog owners as it was when first published. Highly recommended for all owners of dogs and not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Starting in Dogs by T. M. Corbett",...
7) Dogs
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2018
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Introduces readers to the lives of dogs. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
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Is your dog pulling your arm out of its socket? Learn how tobuild a fervent desire in your dog to walk nicely beside youenjoy walks with your dog, rather than behind himdo it all without any tricky gadgets or instruments of torturereach the Holy Grail of dog ownership: walking nicely on the lead!In this unusual book, Beverley Courtney will show you step-by-step the secrets of walking your dog without needing roller-skates - or shoulder surgery.The...
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Is your dog driving you mad?Learn how to• find your dog's off-switch• enjoy a calm visit to a cafe or pub• reach your dog's mind without losing yours• enjoy your dog again! Instead of saying "This is what you do," then leaving you to it, Beverley Courtney takes you by the hand and troubleshoots all the games so that you can get them absolutely right for you and your individual dog. And the joy is that this is all achieved without shouting,...
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Does your dog go deaf as soon as you take the lead off? Wouldn't you love tohave your dog spin on a sixpence and race back to you when you callstop panicking when your dog sees another dog or a squirrelenjoy walks without stressIn this book Beverley Courtney unravels the mysteries of getting your dog to fly back to you - whatever else may be happening! How good will you feel when people watch in astonishment as your dog leaves balls, other dogs, and...
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Does your dog steal anything that's not nailed down? Learn how you can• leave food on the table• forget shoes and toys on the floor• know your rubbish is safe in the bin- without having to mount an armed guard to protect it all from your family dog! This book will take you step-by-step through some simple and surprising games which will turn your thieving rascal into a saintly pooch who can be trusted with cakes on the coffee table, dinner on...
12) Dachshunds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces readers to the dachshund. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos show these smart hunting dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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740L
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This book introduces readers to the golden retriever. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos show these loving hunting dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included.
14) Boston terriers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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770L
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This book introduces readers to the Boston terrier. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos show these smart and friendly dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of...
16) Bulldogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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700L
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This book introduces readers to the bulldog. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos show these fun loving dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included.--
17) Dogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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500L
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to dogs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."--
18) German shepherds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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750L
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This book introduces readers to the German Shepard. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos show these active and loyal dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included.
19) Boxers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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720L
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This book introduces readers to the boxer. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos show these active and loyal dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
20) When dogs smile
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Look at that happy dog: His mouth turns upward, his tongue hangs out, and his tail wags back and forth. That dog is smiling! Animal researchers have learned that dogs express numerous emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anxiety, fear, and compassion. When Dogs Smile explains how each emotion is expressed through physical manifestations. The book examines why a dog smiles, mopes, barks frantically, and licks the face of its crying owner. Quotes from...
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