Poodles: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: From Mixed Breed and Designer Mutts to tips on training, grooming and health care. (101 Publishing: Pets Series)

Excerpt from the Book:

“It cannot be stressed enough how much the Poodle enjoys being near people. This is not a dog to share your life with if you aren’t willing to actually share your life. While the Poodle is still a dog, that doesn’t mean that your Poodle will know that. A Poodle wants to accompany you as much as you will allow. This breed was bred for centuries to be near its owner and will not be satisfied unless this need is met. The Poodle is absolutely not a backyard dog and is as close to a human as you can get in a dog. This is a breed that will wish to interact with you on a level; if you’ve had a dog of a different breed before, you have probably never experienced this level of devotion.”


Highlights:

The toy, mini and standard Poodle
Triple threat: intelligence, loyalty and sense of humor
Testing for personality
Purebred or designer hybrid?
Poodle-proofing your home
Welcome to the world of Poodle grooming
And much more!


Includes:

1. History and Original Purpose of the Poodle
2. Characteristics of the Toy, Mini and Standard Poodle
3. Breed-Specific Quirks
4. Choosing the Right Poodle
5. Breeder vs. Adoption
6. Mixed Breeds and Designer Mutts
7. Living With Your Poodle
8. House, Obedience and Leash Training
9. The Art of Poodle Grooming
10. Common Health Concerns


About the Author:

Dr. Laci Schaible is a traditional veterinarian turned pet health advocate, writer and digital media expert. She is the co-founder of VetLIVE.com and writes for numerous veterinary and pet publications. Dr. Schaible lives in Florida with her husband, also a veterinarian, their two cats and a too-smart-for-his-own-good Standard Poodle.