From the gorgeous and fluffy toy breed, the Shih Tzu, to the highly intelligent and hard working German Shepherd, you're sure to find your favorite breed in this essential guide. With up to four photographs included per dog, the beauty and character of each breed is fully captured while their individual qualities are explored in the introductory text.

Everything you need to bring home a new puppy Across America and beyond, tails are wagging with anticipation. Why? Because puppies and the people who love them are eager for the update of Puppies for Dummies. Originally released and welcomed as a positive, loving alternative to the alpha dog philosophy of a popular celebrity trainer, Puppies for Dummies is now updated and more relevant than ever. This new edition covers the latest puppy training gadgets, tricks, and tips and offers expanded coverage on the latest training techniques, including new studies on positive reinforcement methods. This edition continues to provide readers with the trusted and proven advice that has made previous editions a success. Integrate a puppy in your life Explore the latest science of dogs Train a happy, healthy pup Raise and nurture a loving dog Rather than saying: "Uh oh, now what?!" new pet owners can be equipped with the best advice.

Packed with up-to-date information, facts and stats on dogs and puppies--and a great read too!

Learn about the delightful wagging-tail world in this exciting guide to dogs and puppies. Every young dog and puppy fan will be drooling over the pages of this wonderful dog treasury for hours of delight! Learn everything there is to know about our furry friends in this adorable book of dogs for children, including their body language, what they are dreaming about, and what they are trying to say to you. Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of over 50 different dog breeds, including well-loved favorites, such as the Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Great Dane, and more! This book for canine lovers is arranged into the different dog groups based on the jobs that they do, and is filled with colorful photos, fur-tastic facts, and bite-sized information. This adorable dog book for children includes: - Fact files on over 50 breeds and features many more throughout the book, revealing their individual characteristics. - A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about dogs. - Fact files for each featured breed providing key information, such as origin, size, character, and color. - A fantastic first introduction to the lives of these increasingly popular pets, as well as pet care, such as how often dogs eat and how to groom them. My Book of Dogs is a delightful children's book about playful and loving pooches and is sure to be a hit with young dog enthusiasts. Children can find out about their favorite breeds, from pugs to golden retrievers from around the globe, how to take the best care of them, and be amazed by their heightened senses and clever antics. This book is a must-have for children who love animals, especially those who have a pet dog at home or whose families are thinking of getting one. Complete the series This delightful book about dogs is part of the My Book of series of educational books for children, and also includes My Book of Cats and Kittens, My Book of Rocks and Minerals, My Book of Stars and Planets and My Book of Fossils.

Over the past decade, Kathy Callahan's family has taken in more than a hundred rescue puppies. This delightful photo-filled book features the wonderful stories that emerged as these foster pups were suddenly surrounded by a nurturing family complete with patient adult dogs and curious cats. With a gift for capturing the moment in both words and images, Callahan brings readers inside the poignant and ultimately uplifting work of fostering. This inspiring read is indeed about puppies, but it's also about family and human connection. It's about finding your own way — through that one special thing you can do to light a candle, instead of cursing the darkness.

Meet all kinds of puppies in this sweet new series, perfect for newly independent readers! The new girl in Kat's class doesn't seem very nice. She's not very friendly, and seems upset and angry all the time. But the arrival of a cute new puppy named Riley makes Kat realize that it's hard being the new kid, and Emma might just need a friend. Lively illustrations, relatable storylines, and puppies galore make this series perfect for newly independent readers.