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Paws to Consider: Choosing The Right Dog For You And Your FamilyBy Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson  Are you thinking of adopting a dog? Do you know which good-natured breeds adore kids-and cats? Which ones grow into loyal "one-man" dogs? Which courageous canines challenge intruders-and friends dropping by? Which "cute" breeds can turn into demanding pests? At long last here is the only guide to selecting a
dog that looks at your lifestyle, takes your needs into consideration, and helps you choose accordingly.PAWS TO CONSIDER With forty-five years of experience between them, America's number-one dog trainers, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, have seen both the headaches that happen when people pick the wrong dog, and the wondrous love and companionship that result with the right match. Now these experts speak out on the things most "dog books" don't tell you: the best qualities a breed offers and the real drawbacks a potential owner should know. With refreshing candor, Kilcommons and Wilson inform you about: Genetic health problems for all breeds: which popular breeds go bald, which big dogs get orthopedic problems, and why others get cancer. Daily exercise requirements: a once-a-day jog satisfies a Borzoi (yes, it makes a great city dog), while a Labrador needs hours of fetching and playing. Classic temperaments for nearly one hundred breeds: a Golden Retriever will desperately want to please you, but a Beagle will be deaf to your call if he finds a rabbit trail. Lifestyle matches: for instance, a French Bulldog will travel with you anywhere and a Keeshond is perfect for active young families. The potential problem dogs: Jack Russell Terriers, Dalmations, and certain other breeds that can give you more than you bargain for. As compassionate as they are knowledgeable, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson tell you how to avoid the pitfalls before you lose your patience or money. Their combined expertise and honesty will help you choose wisely, with your eyes wide open as well as your heart. The result will be a dog you can happily live with...and who will reward you with unconditional love. THE RIGHT DOG CAN BRING YOU INCOMPARABLE JOY AND COMPANIONSHIP (but the wrong dog can break your heart). Top dog trainers Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson have worked with thousands of dogs. They have seen the good and the bad in virtually every breed-and they know from experience which dogs are happy in an apartment, which fit in with a busy lifestyle, which offer no-nonsense protection, and which adore their owners with a love that only death can end. Now in an informative and completely candid guide to choosing the right dog to fit your temperament and lifestyle, Brian and Sarah speak out on the pros and cons you need to know before deciding to buy or adopt a dog. With authority and refreshing honesty, Brian and Sarah provide a fair, unbiased view of health problems, behavior issues such as biting and aggression, trainability, suitability for homes with children, grooming needs, and other essential facts for nearly a hundred popular breeds. If you are thinking about getting a dog or adding another to your household, it's time for... PAWS TO CONSIDER The One Book You Must Have If You're Thinking About Getting a Dog Copyright 2002 by Time Warner Bookmark All rights reserved. Posted with permission of AOL Time Warner Book Group, http://www.twbookmark.com
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