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Japanese Chin: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Book) An Owner's Guid,New
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From the Land of the Rising Sun comes the delightful and affectionate toy dog known as the Japanese Chin, revered for centuries as a palace treasure and today counted among the worlds most beloved companion dogs. This Comprehensive Owners Guide, written by Juliette Cunliffe, provides an entertaining portrait of the Chins origins and history, including Commodore Perrys famous dooropening visit to Japan, the breeds rise to the favor of Englands Queen Alexandra, and the Chins introduction to the United States. In the chapter on the breeds characteristics, the author reveals her insight into this 'happy little character with a downtoearth, yet bumptious, personality.' Potential owners are made aware that, despite his small size, the Chin has a largerthanlife approach to the world, and that as a home companion, the Chin demands affection and little else, being a naturally clean pet, often compared to a cat in cleanliness, sophistication, and selfawareness. In the home of a loving owner, the Chin will thrive and become a superb addition to the family, even one with children and cat or two!New owners will welcome the wellprepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppyproofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as housetraining, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 fullcolor photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The authors advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most wellmannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides uptodate detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
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