The Rottweiler Handbook

by Joan Hustace Walker

The rottweiler, a one-time cattle herder, is now a popular guard dog. When properly trained it can become a loyal home companion. This book describes the rottweiler's origins and covers all aspects of care, feeding, and training. B.E.S. popular and highly detailed series of Pet Handbooks are written for dedicated pet owners seeking comprehensive information on the care of their chosen pets. Titles in the series cover a wide range of animals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764116428
• ISBN13: 9780764116421
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 7.8"

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From the Author...

This book is the culmination of roughly two years of research, travel, and interviews with top breeders, trainers, and rescue organizations devoted to the Rottweiler in both the United States and Germany. "The Rottweiler Handbook" contains chapters on: History of the Rottweiler (did you know that German historians say that "Rottweil" was *not* named for the red tiles, but for something else?); The Rottweiler Today; The Rottweiler as a Companion; The Rottweiler's Life Stages; Choosing the Rottweiler Puppy; Adopting the Adult Rottweiler; Preparing for the New Arrival; Welcome Home; Crate Training and House-training; Grooming and Feeding; Preventive Care; Common Diseases of the Rottweiler; The Basics of a Well-behaved Rottweiler; Beyond the Basics-Getting Involved; and Useful Addresses and Literature.The book also contains more than 100 color photographs that were taken in both the United States and Germany.