Deciding what type of dog to get can be a minefield. Potential owners are bombarded with countless photos of cute puppies and extravagant claims by some breeders. This book tells you what the others don’t. It cuts through all the hype and arms you with expert, insider's knowledge of the 25 most popular breeds registered with the Kennel Clubs - and one that isn’t. And it's beautifully illustrated with more than 60 superb professional photographs. Discover which breeds are likely to rack up the highest vet bills, what health issues affect each breed, which dogs are easier to train and housetrain, and what questions to ask the breeder for your specific chosen breed. Which Dog Breed? The Insider’s Guide also analyses the most popular crossbreeds and tells you what to look out for. Many new owners have no idea if they are buying a first, second or multi-generation cross. This book demystifies the whole topic of F numbers with hybrid dogs. If you suffer from allergies, you’ll learn what breeds and crosses to consider and which ones are a complete no-go. This book is part of the acclaimed Canine Handbooks series and the breeds are profiled with insight and candour by specialist canine author Linda Whitwam. You'll learn about the downsides of each one as well as the highlights. This book will steer you away from unsuitable breeds and help you make a balanced decision on which breed or crossbreed would fit in best with you, your family, lifestyle, energy levels and budget. Breeds/crossbreeds covered: Labrador Retriever, Cocker spaniel, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Pug, English Springer Spaniel, French Bulldog, Bulldog, Beagle, Border Terrier, Boxer, Miniature Schnauzer, Shi Tzu, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Whippet, Yorkshire Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Border Collie, Doberman Pinscher, German Shorthaired Pointer, Jack Russell Terrier, Cockapoo, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Puggle, Schnoodle, Maltipoo. Reviews for Which Dog Breed: “I was surprised by some of the information in the book, hadn’t realised the issues with some of these breeds and it certainly helped us narrow down which breeds to look at. I thought it was worth the money to learn which ones we should avoid - and I loved the photos. Recommended,” C. MARDON, LONDON, UK “Really informative book with the pros & cons of every breed which helped us to decide which one suits our family's specific and individual needs,” B. GARCIA-MARTINEZ, UK “Very good for finding out about dogs or if you what to buy a dog for the first time,” ALLEN J. AMEY, UK