The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including: * Choosing your turtle--terrestrial or aquatic * Setting up a tank with the right environment * Essential equipment and...
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more read...
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly With their tuxedo markings, scrunched-up muzzles, turned-up noses, and outgoing personalities, Boston Terriers are great pets. Their compact yet stocky bodies make them the perfect size for apartment living, travel, and laps. Friendly, lively, affectionate, and intelligent, they're usually great with kids and elderly people. This guide helps you choose and raise a loyal pet you'll love with advice on: * Characteristics to...
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more read...
Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are equally at home in a castle or a condo, the city or the country. Elegant in appearance but energetic and affectionate in nature, they're the perfect companions for families with children, empty nesters, or retirees. This guide covers: * Choosing your Cavalier * Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home * Feeding and grooming, including combing and...
Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and rede...
Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds, Miniature Schnauzers pack a lot of personality into their sturdy, compact frames. This guide fills you in on their needs and attributes, covering: * The history and traits of the breed * How to select your pet * Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home * Feeding, exercise, training, and healthcare * Grooming the double coat and the characteristic bushy beard, mustache, and eyebrows * Bonus chapters available on...
Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds...
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice you need, including: * Tips on setting up and designing your aquarium * An illustrated guide to popular tropical fish * Pointers on...
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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly * An illustrated look at colors and breeds * The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated * Advice on selecting a guinea pig * Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health * Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior * Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more read...
Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu today is a perennially popular companion dog--playful, affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including: * An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperament * The fascinating history of the breed * Tips for selecting a...
Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and rede...
Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly A little dog with a big personality, the Yorkshire Terrier is among today's most popular canine companions, renowned for his energy, intelligence, and spirit. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Yorkie, including: * An in-depth look at the Yorkie temperament * The fascinating history of the breed * Tips for selecting a Yorkie...
Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and rede...
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly Originally bred as badger hunters, Dachshunds today are among the world's favorite family pets--clever, inquisitive, fun-loving dogs who are a joy to own. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Dachshund, including: * An in-depth look at the Dachshund temperament * The fascinating history of the breed * Tips for selecting a Dachshund puppy or adult...
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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly Whoever coined the term ""birdbrained"" wasn't familiar with parakeets. They're smart as well as funny and entertaining. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for and choosing a parakeet to teaching it to talk and perform tricks. It covers: * Details on setting up a healthy home for your pet * Everyday care, including feeding and grooming * Veterinary care and common health problems * Normal parakeet...
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more read...
