Picking the Right Kind of Puppy for You

  In This Chapter Pinpointing your ideal breed or mixed breed Understanding what makes a breed (or mix of breeds) unique Getting the scoop on the terms “breed groups,” “designer breeds,” and “hybrid vigor” Sure, almost all puppies love dog biscuits and a scratch behind the ears, but the similarities pretty much end there. All…

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Pre-Puppy Considerations

In This Chapter Asking yourself why you want a puppy Considering how a dog fits with your current and future family arrangements Figuring out what you want in a dog Fitting a puppy into your daily routine Your puppy may be the only family member you get to handpick. You choose based on anything from…

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Ten (or So) Great Sets of Poodle Resources

In This Chapter Researching clubs and other organizations Getting the scoop on grooming and training  Reading about travel, shows, and other fun activities Checking out health information In this chapter, I provide easy-to-reference Web sites, books, and other resources to help you with travel, health, grooming, training, performance events, and more. Keep in mind that…

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Staying Prepared with First-Aid Basics

In This Chapter Keeping important items in a canine first-aid kit Trying your hand at basic first-aid techniques Knowing what to do in emergency situations Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with a canine health emergency, but, as is the essence of an emergency, you can’t predict when or if one will happen. Emergencies are…

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