Medium and Big Dog Breeds: The Expert Guide to Finding the Best Medium Sized Dog or Large Dog Breed for You

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Which middle-sized dog would make your perfect pooch?

Which big dog breed would be the best fit for your lifestyle and your family?

This book is packed with unbeatable expertise and trusted advice to help you choose your ideal four-legged friend.

Twenty-one of our most popular medium and large dog breeds are profiled by genuine breed specialists – hugely experienced breed gurus who have owned their favourite dog types for decades.

Most were recommended for this book by The Kennel Club (UK) – the world’s oldest and most respected dog charity. They have an incredible thousand years of dog-owning experience behind them and know better than anyone what their favourite type of dog is really like to live with.

Their honest, no-nonsense advice includes all the pros and cons of their breeds, including:What’s the best dog for family life? – discover each breed’s quirks and characteristics.Ideal dogs for first time owners – and those newbies should avoidThe reality of big dogs as pets – have you space for them in your lives?Child friendly dogs – and which need extra care with kidsAre there medium or big dogs that don’t shed? – and how much grooming does each breed need?Dog exercise requirements by breedThe healthiest dog breeds and common dog health issues in medium and large dogs. When you’ve decided which middle-sized or large dog is for you, there’s help in finding a reputable dog breeder and a step-by-step guide through the tricky process of buying a healthy puppy.

Featured Dog Breeds:

Medium Sized Dogs: Bulldog Bull Terrier Border Collie Dachshund Dalmatian German Shorthaired Pointer Hungarian Vizsla Poodle (Standard) Shar Pei Siberian Husky Springer Spaniel

Large Dogs: Boxer Dog Doberman Dogue de Bordeaux Flat-coated Retriever German Shepherd Golden Retriever Great Dane Labrador Retriever Rottweiler Weimeraner

From the Publisher

FEATURED BREEDS:

Medium Dogs:

Bulldog – Bull Terrier – Border Collie – Dachshund – Dalmatian – German Shorthaired Pointer – Hungarian Vizsla – Poodle (Standard) – Shar Pei – Siberian Husky – Springer Spaniel

Large Dogs:

Boxer Dog – Doberman – Dogue de Bordeaux – Flat-coated Retriever – German Shepherd – Golden Retriever – Great Dane – Labrador Retriever – Rottweiler – Weimeraner

Medium and Big Dog Breeds

The expert Guide to Finding the Best Medium Sized Dog or Large Dog Breed for You

Which middle-sized dog would be the ideal fit for your family?

Or is there a large dog type that would be your best four-leggged friend?

This expert guide helps you make the right dog buying decision by revealing what twenty-one of our most popular medium and big dogs are REALLY like to live with.

It’s packed with top tips, insider insights and home truths from acknowledged breed experts – dog lovers who have specialised in their favourite type of larger dog for decades.

Nearly 800 years of dog-owning expertise packed inside Most experts recommended for this book by The Kennel Club (UK) – because of their unbeatable experience and know-how

All Your Puppy Buying Questions Answered…

Discover all the pros, cons and quirky characteristics

All puppies are irresistable – so it’s easy to let your heart rule your head. But more than anything, you need to know exactly what kind of big dog a puppy will become.

This book’s experts tell it like it is. They’re up front about the joys and challenges of owning their favourite breeds because they want dogs to go to happy homes and families to find canine characters who really suit them.

Together, they use nearly 800 years of dog-owning experience to answer the key questions asked by everyone thinking of buying a puppy:

Will these dogs get on with my other pets and children?How much exercise and grooming will they need?Are they well-behaved and how easy is it to train them?Are they susceptible to any health problems – and how can I keep them fit and well?

Extra Advice: How to track down a reputable dog breeder The puppy-buying process – a step-by-step guide Caring for flat-faced (brachycephalic) small dogs

Just some of the twenty-five small breeds profiled in this essential guide…

Bulldog

Loving and loyal – but the Best of British do need some special care and attention

German Shepherd

Truly rewarding canine companions that needs extra TLC when they’re growing… and growing… and growing…

Labrador Retriever

Everyone’s favourite that will love your family as much as food…. well almost!

Golden Retriever

Popular and beautiful – but can you handle the hair of the dog?

Dalmatian

Truly impressive pets – but can you up to handling a puppy in a big dog’s body until they’re three years old?

Boxer Dog

The bouncy, boisterous clowns of the dog world – but could you live with one?

Doberman Pinscher

Originally bred to be guard dogs – but do today’s versions make good pets?

Dachshund (Wire haired)

Sausage-shaped wonder dogs – but what’s this about an independent streak?

Dalmatian

Spot on pets – but much more energetic than their cuddly cartoon versions suggest!

Great Dane

Only six inchces shorter than your average donkey – and soft enough to try and sit on your lap!

Siberian Husky

Wolf-like beauty in a true sportsman – but about as far from being a couch potato as you can get.

Weimaraner

Stunning looks and sporting prowess – all wrapped up in a bit of a challenge!

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BY75G2ZX
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mandrill; 1st edition (March 11, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 181 pages