Understanding Your Dog

In This Chapter Getting to know the modern hunters Understanding the finer points of the breeds Choosing a breed that suits your lifestyle Learning to live with an energetic dog The “sporting” in Sporting Dogs is less about soccer and baseball than it is about hunting. The dogs of the Sporting Group — the Pointers,…

In This Chapter Getting to know the Terriers Choosing a Terrier that isn’t a terror Understanding the Terrier’s needs In name and in spirit, the dogs of the Terrier Group are down to earth. The name terrier is derived from terra, Latin for “earth.” Farmers relied on Terriers to control pests — mice, rats, foxes — in fields…

In This Chapter Getting the scoop on Toys Discovering tiny dogs with big personalities Finding a Toy that suits you and your life Looking for a canine companion that packs a lot of personality into a small package? A pooch that fits in a pocketbook? A dog who’s happy walking around the block rather than…

In This Chapter Characterizing the Hounds Learning to live with a super sniffer Setting your sights on Sighthounds Pursuing the best breed for your lifestyle Dogs are known for their keen eyesight and acute sense of smell. After all, who hasn’t seen a pup take off after a leaf skittering down a path? And what…