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Both inspiring and uplifting, silly and fun, Wild Masterpieces is an eccentric collection of animal portraits.
From cats and dogs, to llamas and ducks, to pandas and wolves, over 60 animals offer their sage words, wit, and profound wisdom from the world's grandest landscapes. An iguana reminds readers to "Live. Laugh. Love." An Australian shepherd advises, "Don't let rough times get you down". This is the weird and wacky world of Wild Masterpieces,...
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Black Labradorable is quite an entertaining collection of stories. The stories tell about different events that happened on our farm with our family dog, Buckeye. This collection is written from the dogs perspective. While reading this journal, you will be transformed to the various situations that took place. You actually believe Buckeye is informing you of the situations that have occurred. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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Mark Twain for Dog Lovers combines one of America's most beloved authors and dogs. Twain specialist R. Kent Rasmussen traces the history of dogs in Twain's life-from the ones he knew personally, like his daughter's dog which he took in after she died, to the foreign dogs he saw on his travels around the world. Compiling 30 stories and extracts from Twain's wiritings, Rasmussen tells a detailed an compelling story of Twain's relationship with one of...
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Cats are affectionate and loyal. They form deep relationships with humans, dogs and other cats. When given half a chance, they reveal wonderfully unique personalities. There are people who are unaware about the depths of feline emotion and who hold the mistaken impression that domesticated kittens and cats automatically switch to a feral lifestyle when dumped on a roadside, in a parking lot or behind a building. In reality, abandonment shock can incapacitate...
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In-depth interviews with international Afghan Hound fanciers who were active during the founding of the modern breed. Kay Finch (Crown Crest), Jay Ammon (Ammon Hall), Lois Boardman (Akaba), Frank Sabella, Sunny Shay (Grandeur), Ned and Sue Kauffman (Holly Hill), Ellsworth Gamble, Virginia Burch (El Kevir), William Moore (Moornistan), David Roche (Fermoy), Conni Miller (High Life), Wally Pede (Scheherezade), Judy and Herman Felton (Mandith), Cynthia...
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Create a lasting memento of those precious puppy moments!
A puppy quickly squirms his wobbly way into your heart. You can't watch a puppy discovering his world, bounding across the yard, or sleeping oh so innocently without smiling.
The ultimate keepsake for every puppy owner, Our Puppy's Baby Book preserves those precious puppy moments. This updated edition of the 1961 Howell classic records your new one's first year--with lots of space for snapshots...
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Since canines first joined humans around the fire-perhaps as far back as 100,000 years ago-the two species have enjoyed a mutually rewarding relationship. The bond between people and their dogs is like no other. Dogs are our best friends, our co-workers, our guardians, and often, our rescuers. They serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. The perfect gift for any dog lover, The Greatest Dog Stories...
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Attention dog lovers! Read up on heroic dogs in this heart-touching collection of the bravest canines ever. Readers get three books telling the tales of soldiers in Afghanistan befriending and adopting the dogs of war to a brave bloodhound tracking down criminals in the states. This eBook collection delivers hours of great storytelling.
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THE DASCHUND - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. All of the original photos and illustrations are also reproduced. Contains Chapters From: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK...
11) The Deerhound
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THE DEERHOUND - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. All of the original photos and illustrations are also reproduced. Contains Chapters From: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK...
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From the dawn of time, horses have been at once our idols and our companions, awakening in us feelings of awe and inspiration while serving as our partners in almost all human endeavors. Philosophers, artists, and writers have sought to describe their-and our-attraction to these magnificent creatures that have become all things to all people.
This book will reflect the variety of our fascination with and love of horses, from classic texts of Greek...
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With more than 200 registered breeds either in one of the seven Variety Groups or part of the Miscellaneous Class, the American Kennel Club is the world's largest purebred-dog registry and the governing body for the canine sport in the United States. For someone looking to add a purebred canine companion to his or her life or for the all-around purebred-dog enthusiast, this AKC-authorized fifth edition of Meet the Breeds is a complete, current, and...
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Dedicated to the world's most elegant, intelligent, and affectionate toy dog, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that...
15) Housetraining
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Housetraining a dog is not something you should attempt without doing some research first. Get the facts, and you and your puppy will be ahead of the game. This Popular Pet Library® Magabook® (magazine-book) includes tips, training and advice from professional trainers and dog experts that will help owners housetrain their furry new family member. Part of the Popular Dogs® Series. From the Editors of Dog Fancy® magazine.
16) Boxer
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Smart Owners Guide: Boxer is the first interactive breed book of it kind to offer new and novice owners a fun new way to learn about caring for their loyal companions. Boxer offers the most up-to-date online support with instant access to Club Boxer™ where owners can meet and interact with other dedicated owners, download charts and checklists, play Boxer-specific games, take quizzes, and send Boxer themed e-cards. The book contains easy-to-read,...
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This is a truly fascinating book which will appeal to all dog lovers with its enormously varied content of articles and items on the dog culled from the literature of all nations. The Bull Terrier is particularly well represented with numerous illustrations of famous dogs and their owners. A wealth of advice, knowledge, history, fiction and poetry is contained in the book's one hundred and twenty pages. This comprehensive source of canine fact and...
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From the devastation of the World Trade Center to earthquakes in Central Asia, search and rescue dogs have proven invaluable in helping to find victims of disasters whether man-made or natural.
First published in 1991 to critical acclaim, this newly expanded and revised edition of Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K-9 Hero, contains original, updated content. Chapters describe cutting-edge training techniques used for wilderness, disaster, cadaver...
19) Which Dog
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There are around 10 million dogs in the U.K. and many are chosen because they look cute and cuddly as a puppy. Which Dog? helps would-be dog owners avoid the pitfalls and problems that can so easily occur as the puppy grows into a dog.
They may be cute and cuddly as a puppy but what will they grow up to be?
It is true to say that most dogs share common characteristics but there are many traits that are particular to individual breeds.
Some dogs need...
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The American Kennel Club's Meet the Chihuahua, an official publication of the American Kennel Club (AKC) prepared in collaboration with the Chihuahua Club of America, serves as the go-to resource for new and experienced owners of the world's tiniest dog. With his saucy personality, childlike intelligence, and perfect diminutive stature, the Chihuahua is the favorite of millions of dog lovers in America and around the world. Meet the Chihuahua begins...
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