SELECTING A DOG
125 MOST-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
DOGS (AND THE ANSWERS)
John Malone
How many different words can a dog
understand? Is there really a non-shedding,
longhaired dog? Is body language as important
as tone of voice when training a dog? Finally,
there's one book to answer all your questions
about dogs. Informative, delightfully entertaining.
1993
Order #125Q $14.00
ADOPTION OPTION, THE
CHOOSING AND RAISING THE SHELTER DOG
FOR YOU
Rubenstein & Kalina
See Animal Rescue for description.
192 pp. / HWL-1995
Order #ADOPTOP SC $12.95
ARE YOU MY DOG?
HOW TO FIND YOUR BEST FRIEND
Dr. Janet Ruckert
1989
Order #AYMD? SC $8.95
BEFORE YOU BUY THAT PUPPY
Barbara J. Wrede
A reliable guide to choosing a dog
compatible with your personal lifestyle.
Acknowledging the premise that 'all puppies
are adorable,' the author offers realistic
advice on everything from choosing a breeder
to bonding and more. An excellent reference
for anyone thinking of owning a dog.
1994
Order #BYBTP SC $6.95
CHOSEN PUPPY, THE
HOW TO SELECT AND RAISE A GREAT PUPPY
FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER
Carol Lea Benjamin
See Animal Rescue for description
96 pp. / 96 illus. / HWL-1990
Order #TCP SC $7.95
CHOOSING A DOG
YOUR GUIDE TO PICKING THE PERFECT BREED
Nancy Baer & Steve Duno
Includes behavior profiles on all AKC breeds
plus some mixed breeds, how to select a breeder,
how to choose a dog AFTER you've chosen a breed,
and how to prepare for your puppy's homecoming.
1995
Order #CADYG SC $12.00
CHOOSING A DOG FOR LIFE
DePrisco & Johnson
Beautiful, full-color photos and honest, accurate
descriptions of over 150 breeds aid the reader in
choosing the perfect companion.
384 pp. / color photos / TFH-1996
Order #CADFFL
Reg. $34.95 4M Price $29.95
CHOOSING A SHELTER DOG
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HELP YOU RESCUE AND
REHOME A DOG
Bob Christiansen
See Animal Rescue for description.
114 pp. / 1995
Order #CASD SC $12.00
COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO CHOOSING,
TRAINING, AND RAISING A DOG
Sarah Hodgson
Written in the popular 'Idiot's Guide' and
'...for Dummies' style first used for computer
books, this inclusive title provides comprehen-
sive information designed to aid the first time
owner in choosing and raising a happy, healthy
well-trained companion.
324 pp. / glossary / illus. / HWL-1996
Order #IDIOTDOG SC $16.95
DOG OF YOUR OWN, A
Bob Adams
Essential for any child who wants a dog or
any parent whose child is pestering them
about adding a dog to the household. Told
from the point of view of a 12 year old boy,
this book covers choosing the appropriate breed,
how to fit pet care into a busy school schedule,
and even how to introduce the new puppy to
the neighbors.
256 pp. / 25 illus. / HWL-1996
Order #ADOYO SC $14.95
EVERY PUPPY
PERFECT PET OR PERFECT PEST
Eric Allan
A friendly guide designed to address every
aspect of owning a puppy, from choosing the
puppy that's right for your lifestyle to groom-
ing, feeding, and basic training, highlighting
potential problems so they can be avoided.
96 pp. / 75 color photos / 25 line drawings /
HWL-1996 (SEPT.)
Order #EVERYPUP SC $9.95
GOOD DOG BOOK, THE
THE RESPONSIBLE OWNER'S GUIDE TO A
HAPPY AND HEALTHY PET
Embery & Weitzman
Designed to be your complete guide to
responsible dog ownership. From selecting
the right dog to training and health care, it
covers nearly every topic you'll encounter
with your dog and deals with each thoroughly.
1993
Order #GDB SC $10.00
GOOD DOG, BAD DOG
DOG TRAINING MADE EASY
See description under Behavior & Training.
Order #GOODBAD $19.95
GUIDE TO OWNING A PUPPY
Ernest H. Hart
Selecting the right puppy, preparing for its
homecoming, vaccinations, housebreaking,
feeding , grooming, exercising and training
are among the many topics covered.
64 pp. / 78 color photos / TFH-1995
Order #GTOAP SC $6.95
HARPER'S ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK OF DOGS
Roger Caras, ed.
1985
Order #HARPER SC $20.00
LIVING WITH MORE THAN ONE DOG
Carol Cronan
Offers the prospective multiple dog owner
practical advice about pack dynamics in a
multiple dog family, how to add more dogs
to a personal pack, and how to avoid and solve
problems in multiple dog homes. Full of cumu-
lative knowledge and experience gained by the
author's experience, as well as advice from over
900 multiple-dog owners from across the country.
157 pp. / illus. / 1995
Order #LWMTOD SC $12.95
MINI-ATLAS OF DOG BREEDS
See Encyclopedia / Reference for description.
Order #MATLAS
Reg. $35.95 4M Price $29.95
PERFECT MATCH, THE
A DOG BUYER'S GUIDE
Chris Walkowicz
Presents nearly 150 breeds, with a full photo
of each, and a complete checklist including
personality and physical characteristics, pos-
itive and negative attributes. Utilizes the know-
ledge of the experts in each individual breed
profiled, and written by an acknowledged life-
long dog authority.
288 pp. / 150 photos / HWL-1996
Order #PERMATCH SC $14.95
PERFECT PUPPY
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR DOG BY ITS BEHAVIOR
B. & L. Hart
A consumer's guide to 56 of the most popular
AKC breeds, ranked by 13 behavioral traits.
1988
Order #PERFPUP SC $13.95
PUPPY BOOK, THE
Everything you always wanted to know about
buying and raising a puppy. RP from articles
published in Good Dog Magazine.
Order #PUPBOOK SC $7.95
PUPPY REPORT, THE
Larry Shook
An indispensable guide to finding a healthy,
lovable dog. Rampant bad breeding has so dam-
aged the canine gene pool that selecting a new
dog has become a roulette game. Shook offers
sound advice on how to select a healthy puppy.
1992
Order #PUPREP SC $4.99
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
Kathy Diamond Davis
Recommended reading for every present and
potential dog owner, covers selecting the right
dog, neutering, grooming, veterinary care, train-
ing, and the canine good citizen test.
224 pp. / 90 photos / HWL-1994
Order #I110 $21.95
RIGHT DOG FOR YOU
Daniel Tortora
Takes the guesswork out of choosing a dog
while leaving the fun. Describes over 110
breeds and helps you select a dog compatible
with your personality, family, and lifestyle.
Fully illustrate with easy-to-read tables
and pages of practical advice.
1980
Order #TRDFY SC $12.00
WHICH DOG FOR ME
Johnson & DePrisco
Covers the pro's and con's of almost 150 breeds.
Considers some basic considerations of dog own-
ership such as where the dog should live, how the
dog should act, and what kind of owner it requires.
Concise yet highly informative with close to
100 color photos.
TFH/KW-1992
Order #WDFMKW $9.95
YOUR PUREBRED PUPPY
A BUYER'S GUIDE
Order #YPPABG SC $10.95
Audio / Video
POSITIVE PUPPY PREVIEW
Sheila Booth offers invaluable tips on
choosing the best performance puppy,
determining the puppy with the highest
drives, and choosing the right puppy for
obedience, schutzhund, agility, or pet.
70 min.
Order #POSPUPPREAC AC $20.00
THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU
AKC video on selecting the perfect breed.
Order #RDFYVT VT $7.95