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The Schnauzer Handbook: Your Questions Answered
The Schnauzer Handbook Your Questions Answered Author:Linda Whitwam Getting a dog is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. If you already own a Schnauzer or are thinking of getting one of these striking dogs, then the new Schnauzer Handbook is the only book you'll ever need. Covering Miniature, Standard & Giant Schnauzers, this unique 263-page manual is packed full of invaluable information & in... more »sight into the three breeds. Author Linda Whitwam runs leading Schnauzer website www.max-the-schnauzer.com. The Handbook is completely unique; there simply is nothing else with so much practical information dedicated to all three types of Schnauzer. Written in an easy-to-read style suitable for anybody aged 10 to 100, it features over 300 black-and-white images & the experience of canine experts, championship breeders & Schnauzer owners. The book provides answers to the questions most frequently asked by Schnauzer owners: How to pick a puppy with the right temperament How much & how often to feed a Schnauzer Schnauzers? suitability for allergy sufferers Why your Miniature Schnauzer is scratching - & some remedies How much exercise your Schnauzer needs What to do when you first bring a new puppy home Where to find a rescue Schnauzer How long you can leave your Schnauzer alone for How to start simple training How often to bathe & groom your Schnauzer Why your Schnauzer's coat is changing color Typical temperaments of the three different types of Schnauzer Whether & when to spay or neuter What to feed a Schnauzer with allergies The answers to these & dozens of other questions are all are at your fingertips in The Schnauzer Handbook. The book contains tips, feeding charts & health advice to help you & your Schnauzer enjoy a happy and healthy life together, such as: Top 13 Tips for Feeding Your Schnauzer Top 12 Tips for Selecting a Healthy Puppy Top 10 Tips for Working Schnauzer Owners Top 12 Tips for Training Your Schnauzer There?s feeding charts for puppies, adults & seniors, info on behavior, character traits, white & colored Minis, true Schnauzer stories & a Schnauzer quiz. The Handbook covers some of the ailments which can affect Schnauzers & how to tell if all is not well. You might not know it, but your dog CAN talk to you. A change in your dog's behavior or habits can be a sign that something is amiss. The Schnauzer Handbook has over 40 pages dedicated to health & some of the most common Schnauzer ailments. Learn to spot: The Top 10 Signs of a Healthy Dog The 4 Vital Signs of Illness Recognizing symptoms of ill health early on and taking swift action can improve your Schnauzer's chances of a good outcome. If you're lucky, you could even prevent a chronic condition from developing & save many hundreds of dollars - or pounds - in long-term veterinary bills. "The Schnauzer Handbook is brilliant and covers almost all you want to know about the breed...& how to spot health problems. I find the feeding guide from puppy to adult very useful, & the exercising and socialising sections are of paramount importance too," Michele L, Bournemouth, England, UK "A thoroughly interesting & entertaining book. There's hardly anything about Schnauzers that isn't in here - it even made me smile!" J. Garrard, Ormond Beach, Florida, USA "If you love Schnauzers like I do, you'll love this book. It is comprehensive, interesting & fun. Every page is packed full of information & it certainly sheds light on some of my Miniature Schnauzer's behaviour," P. Derrick, London, England. Very thorough, appealing & readable book on Schnauzers with plenty of resources for our family,? Myra H, Avon, CT, USA« less