Poodle

Celebrating the canine world's genius child, the Poodle, boasting the most abundant coat in dogdom and the most humanlike personality, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining. It offers: *A description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog *Finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy *Preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home *House-training *Veterinary and home health maintenance *Feeding and nutrition *Grooming *Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) *Solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) *Activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work *And more! Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter. Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features. Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in feature pages. The Smart Owner's Guide series is