Poodle
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The world’s most intelligent dog is also the world’s most glamorous—the Poodle is the epitome of brains and beauty. A superlative companion, show dog, competition dog, service dog, circus dog, hunting dog, etc., etc., the versatile and highly trainable Poodle enjoys popularity in every dog-loving country of the world. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide traces the breed’s origins in Europe, where it excelled as a hunter’s companion for waterfowl and a tracking dog for highly prized truffles, to its arrival on American shores where it became a fashionable companion dog and a show dog beyond compare. The chapter devoted to the breed’s characteristics discusses the virtues of all three sizes of Poodles—Toys, Miniatures, and Standards—as well as the owner qualifications, health concerns, and the physical traits of the breed. The Poodle’s voluminous coat—the most impressive in dogdom—requires specialized care and trimming; the care of the Poodle’s coat is discussed in detail as are the breed’s exercise, training, and socialization requirements.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and obedience are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume.. The chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
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S. Meyer Clark. Poodle
ORIGIN OF THE BREED
NEXT STOP: GREAT BRITAIN
THE POODLE ARRIVES IN AMERICA
DIFFERENT SIZES, DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES
OWNER SUITABILITY
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
COAT AND GROOMING
COLOR
HEALTH CONCERNS
EYE PROBLEMS
SKIN PROBLEMS
ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS
OTHER PROBLEMS
THE AKC STANDARD FOR THE POODLE
GENERAL APPEARANCE, CARRIAGE AND CONDITION
SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE
HEAD AND EXPRESSION
NECK, TOPLINE, BODY
BODY
FOREQUARTERS
FEET
HINDQUARTERS
COAT
COLOR
GAIT
TEMPERAMENT
WHERE TO BEGIN?
COMMITMENT OF OWNERSHIP
PREPARING PUPPY’S PLACE IN YOUR HOME
WHAT YOU SHOULD BUY. CRATE
BEDDING
TOYS
LEASH
COLLAR
FOOD AND WATER BOWLS
CLEANING SUPPLIES
BEYOND THE BASICS
PUPPY-PROOFING YOUR HOME
FIRST TRIP TO THE VET
INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY
PUP’S FIRST NIGHT HOME
PREVENTING PUPPY PROBLEMS. SOCIALIZATION
CONSISTENCY IN TRAINING
COMMON PUPPY PROBLEMS
NIPPING
CRYING/WHINING
DIETARY AND FEEDING CONSIDERATIONS
PUPPY STAGE
ADULT DIETS
SENIOR DIETS
WATER
EXERCISE
GROOMING THE POODLE
BRUSHING
BATHING
CLIPPING AND TRIMMING
EAR CLEANING
NAIL CLIPPING
TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG. CAR TRAVEL
AIR TRAVEL
BOARDING
IDENTIFICATION
HOUSEBREAKING
PUPPY’S NEEDS
HOUSING
CONTROL
SCHEDULE
ROLES OF DISCIPLINE, REWARD AND PUNISHMENT
TRAINING EQUIPMENT. COLLAR AND LEASH
TREATS
TRAINING BEGINS: ASK THE DOG A QUESTION
THE BASIC COMMANDS. TEACHING SIT
TEACHING DOWN
TEACHING STAY
TEACHING COME
TEACHING HEEL
WEANING OFF FOOD IN TRAINING
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR LIFE
SELECTING A VETERINARIAN
PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
WEANING TO FIVE MONTHS OLD
VACCINATION SCHEDULING
FIVE MONTHS TO ONE YEAR OF AGE
OVER ONE YEAR OF AGE
SKIN PROBLEMS IN POODLES
INHERITED SKIN PROBLEMS
PARASITE BITES
AUTO-IMMUNE SKIN CONDITIONS
ACRAL LICK GRANULOMA
AIRBORNE ALLERGIES
FOOD PROBLEMS. FOOD ALLERGIES
FOOD INTOLERANCE
TREATING FOOD PROBLEMS
EXTERNAL PARASITES. FLEAS
LIFE CYCLE STAGES
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE FLEA
TREATING THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DOG
TICKS
MITES
INTERNAL PARASITES
ROUNDWORMS
HOOKWORMS
TAPEWORMS
WHIPWORMS
THREADWORMS
HEARTWORMS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SENIORS
WHEN THE TIME COMES
WHAT IS EUTHANASIA?
MAKING THE DECISION
THE FINAL RESTING PLACE
GETTING ANOTHER DOG?
OBEDIENCE TRIALS
AGILITY TRIALS
TRACKING