Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound
Author: Linda Hibbard
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2012-03-27
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1593787995

This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide to the Black and Tan Coonhound serves as a complete introduction specialized hunting companion. The Black and Tan Coonhound, named for its signature coat coloration and the quarry for which it was designed, possesses trailing and treeing instincts beyond compare. The history chapter traces the breed’s development in the United States, from ancient European hounds, to pursue raccoon and other quarry. The breed’s characteristics key to its hunting prowess, discussed in chapter two, include the Black and Tan’s legendary nose, long, flowing ears (to capture scent), and characteristic bawl (to hold quarry at bay and communicate with human hunters). New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are brimming with detail and illustrated with handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered good canine citizens. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Further chapters on caring for the aging dog and handling behavior issues (separation anxiety, barking, digging, etc.) conclude the volume. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.

Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds

Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds
Author: Jerold Bell
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1482241412

This book provides the veterinary practitioner, student, breeder and pet owner with a complete but quick reference to the diagnosis and management of breed-related medical conditions of dogs and cats. 171 recognized dog breeds and 42 cat breeds are included, organized alphabetically, with all information fully referenced and based on the most

The Complete Guide to Treeing Walker Coonhounds

The Complete Guide to Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Author: Ann Jayne
Publisher: LP Media Inc
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2021-08-27
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

Experienced TWC owner Ann Jayne has written a comprehensive guidebook on Treeing Walker Coonhounds that gives the new owner a peek inside what life is really like living with a Walker Coonhound! As a longtime Treeing Walker Coonhound owner, Ann Jayne uses stories from Casey and Bowie, her own two Walker Coonhounds, to illustrate and narrate the unique quirks of living with this happy-go-lucky breed. Learn, laugh, and fall in love with the Treeing Walker Coonhound as you read along, learning everything you need to know as a new TWC owner. Find answers to all your TWC questions (and many you hadn't even thought to ask!) in the pages of this book. Topics include: Selecting the right TWC for you and your family Preparing for a puppy or adopted older Coonhound Proper nutrition for all stages of life Training a Walker, basic to advanced TWC specific health issues and prevention Caring for an older Coonhound If you are curious about the Treeing Walker Coonhound, want to learn about the Treeing Walker Coonhound, thinking about adding a Treeing Walker Coonhound to your family, or have already decided to add a Treeing Walker Coonhound to your family, this book is for you. The Complete Guide to Treeing Walker Coonhounds is just that. In the pages of this guidebook, you will discover the fascinating world of the Treeing Walker Coonhound, from puppyhood to senior citizen. This book shares firsthand experiences and stories of what happens when you add a Treeing Walker Coonhound to your family. You will learn such things as how to select your Treeing Walker Coonhound, how to train it, and what to feed it. You will also find out just how intelligent, loveable, loyal and even goofy the Treeing Walker Coonhound is. This hound dog will rock your world!

Coonhound Bible and Coonhounds

Coonhound Bible and Coonhounds
Author: Mark Manfield
Publisher: DYM Worldwide Publishers
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2019-06-09
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1913154106

"Coonhounds are the essence of sport and one of the world’s most trusted hunting companions. This Coonhound guide is really breed specific and taught me a lot I never knew, even after years of experience with both Bluetick Coonhounds and Black and Tan Coonhounds.” Deacon Smith, Fayetteville, NC. "Coonhounds have been my life for over two decades- and I’m really thankful such a rich Coonhound resource has finally come. Thank you.” – Peter O’Reilly, Canton, TX. “Treeing Walker Coonhounds are a passion of mine and this is really a great companion guide, with excellent Coonhound photos and tips.” – Cindy McDaniels, St. Robert, MO. “Coonhounds have such a rich history and this guide really explains how they developed the qualities that make them such good hunters and companions today.” Gary Dawson, Peterborough, ON. COONHOUND BIBLE AND COONHOUNDS is Your Complete Coonhound Guide! Everything is covered: from Coonhound History, Coonhounds as Pets, Coonhound Puppies, Coonhound Buying, Coonhound Raising and Coonhound Adults, the Various Coonhound Breeds, Coonhound Breeders, Coonhound Grooming, Coonhound Size, Coonhound Weight, Coonhound Personality, Coonhound Health & Ensuring Coonhound Longevity. Coonhound Grooming & Supplies – What Do You Need? Grooming can be easier than you think if you follow the easy tips laid out by the author. You will learn all the proven INSIDER COONHOUND SECRETS you’ll need to have the very best experience with your Coonhound. The Coonhound breeds are rich and varied and the author Mark Manfield illustrates each one for you within including: Bluetick Coonhounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Redbone Coonhounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, English Coonhounds, and the Plott Hound (which has a different origin from the others, as you will find within!). How did this rich tapestry of breeds develop over the centuries and what are they each best suited for today? How do you pick the right one for you, and what can you expect from each one? Everything is covered from the various Coonhound breeds history, finding the best Coonhound for your particular household, Coonhound Puppies and how to pick the best- and avoid the worst! Coonhound Prices what can you expect to pay? Coonhound care and keeping your Coonhound healthy, as well as ensuring great Coonhound behavior, is all covered. Coonhound Hunting: if you want to live this experience – how can you do so? Importantly- Coonhound life stages are covered from Coonhound Puppies, to Adolescence, Coonhound Training, through to Adulthood and how to maximize each stage along the way. How to care for your Coonhound in old age, and even how to slow down the process! Whether you are considering a Coonhound for the first time, or a seasoned Coonhound owner and lover, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is the must-have guide for anybody passionate about the Coonhound! The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no-nonsense fashion, Mark Manfield illustrates vividly all aspects of your Coonhound life journey you're about to take together! "Coonhounds are the essence of sport and one of the world’s most trusted hunting companions. This Coonhound guide is really breed specific and taught me a lot I never knew, even after years of experience with both Bluetick Coonhounds and Black and Tan Coonhounds.” Deacon Smith, Fayetteville, NC.

A Pet Owner's Guide to a Happy and Healthy Companion

A Pet Owner's Guide to a Happy and Healthy Companion
Author: Kimberly Sarmiento
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-11-30
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1620231328

Dogs and cats are like humans — they need a proper diet and good exercise. This book will show you how to make sure that your pet is properly cared for. Did you know that obesity is very common among dogs and cats? Did you know that the best way to keep your pet healthy is not feeding him less? This book explores feeding options as well as ingredients and labeling to ensure that you know what to do when it comes to mealtime. Countless hours have been devoted to researching the latest findings about pet care to ensure that the learning process is simple and hassle-free. Walks and playing fetch aren’t the only activity that dogs enjoy. What about volunteering with your dog at a local nursing home or trying out a doggy park? This book also covers how to meet your pet’s needs creatively and well. The answers to how to pick a good vet, how to find a good trainer, and how to make sure that your pet is getting enough exercise when you’re at work are all covered. Most importantly, this book will help you understand your pet better and therefore appreciate her more. Compared to the average human life, a pet’s life is sadly short. The book will help you make the most of it.

The Owner's Comprehensive Guide to Training and Showing Your Dog

The Owner's Comprehensive Guide to Training and Showing Your Dog
Author: Marie Cahill
Publisher: Bantam Books
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1991
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780792455936

Through photographs and text, this comprehensive guide demonstrates the techniques for training your dog, whether your goal is to enter your dog in obedience competition or simply to have a well-trained pet. The rules and regulations for bench shows are also explained.

Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide

Warman's U.S. Stamps Field Guide
Author: Maurice D. Wozniak
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2014-10-13
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440242011

Featuring more than 1,000 color pictures and current pricing, this dynamic field guide is the most complete and compact guide to U.S. stamps on the market.

The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds

The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds
Author: Ben Stone
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2009-05-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0470493437

The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds presents the broad repertoire of the dog groomer's art for the pleasure and enlightenment of every reader. Comprehensive and comprehensible, this is the widest-ranging work ever on canine beauty culture. Here is the history and development of dog grooming from the beginning to its present sophisticated state. Here are the Basics and the Tricks of the Trade the little secrets that make the big difference in the finished product. The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds includes grooming instruction for all 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and even cats! There are chapters on equipment, setting up a shop and developing a thriving grooming business. This reliable guidance shows how to get the most out of a grooming business and avoid the pitfalls at the same time. Dozens of Specialty clubs have contributed show grooming sections for their breeds, and hundreds of to-the-point photos, drawings and charts show what the authors say as they say it. The graphic value of the Stone Guide fully matches the expert text. Whether you are an established groomer, a grooming student, an owner who wants to groom the family dog or a hobbyist seeking information on the professional side of dog grooming, you'll find the Stone Guide a constant, indispensable reference for every question you'll ever have on the subject.

ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs

ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs
Author: Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1999-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780811819046

The ultimate resource for dog lovers, this authoritative volume on selecting and caring for any kind of dog focuses--in the ASPCA tradition--on mixed breeds, a major difference from most other dog books, which describe only purebreds. 650+ photos. (Pets)