Meet the Boxer
BowTie Press
Publication date: January 2012
ISBN: 9781937049744
Digital Book format: ePub (Adobe DRM)
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Meet the Boxer, the American Kennel Club’s first official publication on this remarkable breed, offers an authoritative introductory guide to all new and potential Boxer owners looking for the most up-to-date and reliable information.Look inside the cover of Meet the Boxer, and you will find Your Boxer blueprint, exploring all of the amazing characteristicsfearless, fun, and lovingthat make the Boxer one of the world’s most beloved breeds, decade after decade. An owner’s manualinformation on everything from locating the right breeder to selecting the perfect puppy for your home, plus easy instructions to register and permanently ID your Boxer for safety. A home guide to living with your dog, filled with ways to achieve a happy house-trained Boxer by training your attentive canine student with positive reinforcement and lots of love and treats. The gourmet Boxer, a menu for a sensible diet for all Boxers, puppy and adult, including expert advice about canine nutrition and exercise. Hardy, healthy, and happya guide outlining a plan to maintain your Boxer’s optimal health by finding the right veterinarian, opting for regular vaccinations and preventive health care, and dealing with those pesky parasites like fleas and ticks. A fun-filled activity center, detailing everything your Boxer can enjoyfrom playing at dog parks and taking long hikes to competing in conformation shows and obedience trials, plus getting involved in the community, passing the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen® test, or participating as a therapy dog.The American Kennel Club, the most trusted and recognized dog organization in the United States, is excited to team up with BowTie Press to bring readers a new dog breed series called Meet the Breeds. The Meet the Breeds series is the ultimate resource for dog care and training, and the only breed series ever endorsed by the AKC. From choosing a puppy to feeding and training, the series encompasses life with your dog from beginning to end. Down-to-earth advice and colorful photos help owners learn how to raise and care for their purebred dog. As an official publication of the American Kennel Club, the books in the series also include details on dog registration, various AKC programs such as Canine Good Citizen® and S.T.A.R. Puppy®, dog agility, showing, and many other opportunities to get your dog involved with the AKC. Each book in the series is reviewed and endorsed by the national parent club for the breed, ensuring the quality of the photos and the accuracy of the information within each title.
