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Puppy Care Education
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"Illustrated with a selection of historical photos and engravings. It's hard to look beyond one inescapable fact about hairless dogs. Consequently, many observers fail to appreciate their most amazing trait. For thousands of years they have defied dismissive pronouncements about their genetic fitness, surviving and thriving in situations that have spelled the demise of lesser breeds. This short book looks at how these extraordinary dogs were introduced...
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Publisher
Kyla Duffy
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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"Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Herding-Breed Dogs" is a heartwarming, thought-provoking compilation of more than 50 true stories that address the cruelty of animal neglect and abuse and the joy rescued dogs bring to their new homes. This book is a must-read for fans of Australian Cattle Dogs (ACDs, aka Blue Heelers and Red Heelers), Border Collies, Collies, Shelties (aka Shetland Sheepdogs) and Corgis! The book is perfect for those looking...
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English
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Who's going to be your new best friend?
Choosing a puppy is a lot of fun, but it's also an important decision. This unique guide shows you how to select the breed, which most perfectly matches your personality and environment. Looking for a laid-back, comforting friend? A Saint Bernard or Pinscher would love to stay at home and relax with you. Need a dog that loves the city? Welsh corgis and French bulldogs are among the most cosmopolitan of canines....
Author
Series
Publisher
Puppy Care Education
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Illustrated with a range of historical photos. A short, well-written, detailed and referenced history, covering the years from around 1880 to the mid 1950s, of those who helped to make the Chihuahua one of today's most popular breeds. It provides an excellent introduction to the modern history of this "ancient" breed that has its origins in Mexico. Author, Amy Fernandez, is a multi award winning dog writer, author, and journalist.--Provided by publisher....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
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With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Bluetick Coonhound. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Bluetick Coonhound breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these smart, tenacious tracking dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
26) Abyssinian cats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Abyssinian cats. Describes the Aby's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets"--
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English
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"With The Right Dog For You you will be able to understand the personalities and needs of almost any breed to allow you to choose your perfect companion. The first part of the book offers all-round guidance on how to choose a dog, and a short discussion of the pluses and otherwise of the newer crossbreeds. This is followed by a directory of over 120 breeds and crossbreeds, arranged by adult size, small to large, and packed full of information. Alongside...
28) Arabian
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English
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"The Arabian horse is a sight to see! Its majestic beauty has been admired for centuries. Saddle up and learn about one of the oldest horse breeds in the world"--
29) Morgan
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Series
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English
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"The Morgan horse is one of America's oldest horse breeds. It is small and strong with a gentle, easygoing nature. Saddle up to learn all about the breed that has played an important role in American history"--
30) Siamese cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Siamese cats. Describes the Siamese's unique features, history as good show cats, social behaviors, and how they act as pets"--
31) Great Danes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Great Danes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
32) Samoyeds
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Samoyed. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Samoyed breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these gentle, friendly working dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
33) Bull Terriers
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English
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Originally published in the early 50s this scarce book on the Bull Terrier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. The one hundred and ten pages contain twenty one articles by an assortment of well known contributors. All have been heavily involved in Bull Terrier circles for many years, and write with the benefit of much practical experience with the breed. Contents include: - The Appeal of the Bull Terrier. - Here and There in 50...
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English
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Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explains the importance...
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English
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Think you know cats? Here is the domesticated feline in history, folklore, art, theater, fiction, poetry, music, the law, and even the occult. The author includes a list of more than 300 references to cats in literature, from the British Medical Journal and Darwin to Baudelaire and Mark Twain. A classic in the genre.
37) Ragdoll cats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Ragdoll cats. Describes the Ragdoll's unique features, large size, fluffy coat, social behaviors, and how they act as pets"--
38) Birman cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Birman cats. Describes the Birman's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets"--
39) Persian cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Persian cats. Describes the Persian's unique features, history as good house pets, their social behaviors, and how they are the most popular and oldest breeds of cat"--
40) Sphynx cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the unique hairless Sphynx cats. Describes the Sphynx's unique features, how they were bred to be hairless, their social behaviors, and how they act as pets"--
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