The Perfect Puppy: Breed Selection and Care by Veterinary Science for Behavior and Neutering Age

The Perfect Puppy: Breed Selection and Care by Veterinary Science for Behavior and Neutering Age
ISBN-10
0323991955
ISBN-13
9780323991957
Category
Nature
Pages
356
Language
English
Published
2022-09-22
Publisher
Academic Press
Authors
Lynette A. Hart, Benjamin L. Hart

Description

The Perfect Puppy: Breed Selection and Care by Veterinary Science for Behavior and Neutering Age provides the most updated and expert knowledge on dog breeds to guide the selection of a puppy or mature dog. It offers the latest information on breed-specific behavior profiles and guidelines for spaying or neutering, health conditions, and life expectancy. Researched and written by experts in veterinary science and animal behavior, this book is an unbiased and data-driven analysis of 80 of the most common dog breeds, based on interviews with 168 practicing veterinarians. It covers behavioral expectations per breed, while addressing traits or issues that can arise from environmental factors like home size, presence of other dogs, and human family dynamics. This book is written and formatted to be used by veterinarians for optimal guidance on canine adoptions, while also appealing to breeders and potential adopters as well. Offers detailed behavioral profiles on 80 dog breeds and differences between sexes Structured consistently throughout the book to provide easy access for veterinarians, breeders, and potential adopters Features data-based guidelines to determine appropriate ages for spaying or neutering to avoid joint disorders and cancers

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