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Golden Retrievers are one of the most loyal and lovable breeds around, and so it is easy to see why they are so popular. They are playful and friendly, even into their golden years, and are ideal dogs for first time dog owners. This book provides all you need to know about the breed, whether you are buying a Golden Retriever for a pet, working dog, show dog or breeding dog. In The Complete Guide to Golden Retrievers you will learn everything you need to know from start to end; how to choose a puppy, training, traveling, grooming, health care and senior care. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed pre-disposed diseases, and special traits. All the inform...
Books in the A Practical Guide for Owners and Breeders series explore in detail all aspects of owning and caring for individual breeds of dog. Written in an accessible style, this book focuses on providing practical information about caring for your Golden Retriever, and will be an essential resource for all dog owners and professionals. Topics covered include the Breed standard; choosing a puppy or rescue dog; care at every stage of life - puppy through to elderly dog; diet and training; healthcare and breed-specific health issues; breeding and whelping and showing. This practical guide to caring for your Golden Retriever is fully illustrated with 150 colour photographs.
This book contains a comprehensive guide to training retrievers, with a special focus on breaking them when they are puppies. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated, this handbook will be of significant utility to readers wanting to train their retrievers to be gun dogs from an early age. Although old, this guide contains timeless information, making it both a useful resource and a fine addition to collections of vintage literature. Contents include: "Choosing a Puppy", "Early Days", "Begins to Retrieve", "Real Use of Thresh-cord", "Introduction to Game", "Water Work", "Out of the Twelfth", "St. Patridge", "Getting On", "Retriever Trails", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gun dogs.
Golden Retrievers - Dog Books for Kids Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Early History Chapter 2 - Fascinating Features & Care Chapter 3 - Amazing Golden Retriever facts Conclusion - A Family's best friend Author Bio Introduction "A dog is man's best friend, and vice versa." -Anonymous Golden Retrievers are considered ‘the perfect family pet.’ They are charming, warm, tolerant, versatile, intelligent, and very friendly. As a large size dog breed, they were originally bred as gun dogs and used during hunting to help “retrieve” game like ducks and waterfowl. As the name indicates, “retrievers” were used to “retrieve” things, but their athletic skills go beyond hunting....
First published in 1930, “A Few More Short Notes on Retrievers” contains handy tips and simple advice for the proper care and management of retrievers. From breeding and selecting to training and kennelling, this timeless volume contains everything retriever owners might need to know, all presented in simple, clear language. Contents include: “Forming a Retriever Kennel”, “The Inmates”, “The Brood Bitch”, “The Sire”, “Precautions Before Pupping”, “When the Puppies are Born”, “Tricks”, “Exercise for Puppies”, “Dew-Claws”, “Winter-Bred Puppies”, “Education and 'Walks'”, “Kennel Manners”, “Bitch in Season”, “Sending Dogs by Railway”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on dog breeding.
For the past decade, the Golden Retriever has ranked among the five most popular breeds registered with the AKC, with more than 65,000 Goldens registered every year. The Golden Retriever’s personality is as golden as his outer coat. He was bred to please, and please he does. He started out as a hunting partner who delivered birds to hand and has evolved into modern times delivering whatever suits his owner’s fancy. Because Golden Retrievers were originally bred to work in tandem with humans, they are also highly trainable. Golden Retrievers For Dummies is intended for busy 21st century dog owners who don’t have time to sit down and read through 300 pages at a crack. This is a reference...
This is a guide for all owners of any of the retriever breeds, designed to help everyone from those who simply want to train their family pet through to those wishing to compete in field trials, qualifying show dogs or working on a shoot.
The prefect introduction to the wonderful world of Golden Retrievers! From buying a puppy responsibly, to the joy of older Goldens, and everything in between. With chapters including; choosing the right breeder, bringing home your new puppy or older Golden, feeding, training and socialisation, sporting activities for you and your Golden to enjoy together, common health problems prevention and and treatment, the senior years, and much more. This Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Handbook has been the only guide of it's type written and published in Australia for many years. It has now been fully revised and updated in 2020 and is just as relevant to Goldens in Sydney, Shanghai, San Fransisco, Surrey and pretty much everywhere Goldens can be found. It contains a comprehensive introduction to the world of Golden Retrievers including many full colour photos and handy growth stage pictures. A great resource for: new puppy owners and older dog adopters, breeders - ensure you send your puppies or older dogs to their start their new life with their very own comprehensive introduction, or as a gift for anyone who loves Golden Retrievers.
Get to know golden retrievers from the tips of their wet noses to the ends of their wagging tails! Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-bleed photographs. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.