The Right Dog for You: How to choose the perfect breed for you and your family

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With The Right Dog For You you will be able to understand the personalities and needs of almost any breed to allow you to choose your perfect companion.
 
​The first part of the book offers all-round guidance on how to choose a dog, and a short discussion of the pluses and otherwise of the newer crossbreeds. This is followed by a directory of over 120 breeds and crossbreeds, arranged by adult size, small to large, and packed full of information. Alongside the mugshot, each breed has information about its group (which offers valuable behavioural clues—don’t pick a Border Collie unless you have an awful lot of energy for example) and a succinct profile dealing with everything from grooming needs to any breed health concerns.
 
This book will send you to the breeder or the rescue centre with your eyes open—leaving you free to lose your heart to a dog that you know will fit in with your lifestyle.

 

From the Publisher

PICKING A PET

Picking a purebred or indeed, a designer dog is a decision that needs to be considered very carefully, and it must never be rushed.

You will be selecting a companion who, with luck, will be part of your daily life for well over a decade, so you need to be certain that you are making the right choice.

Never be tempted to select a dog purely on the basis of its looks, even if appearance is a good starting point for your deliberations. Delve into the ancestry of a breed that appeals to you, and you will gain the best insight into its personality. This is the ideal way to begin studying many vital considerations, such as how much exercise your new pet will need, and how easily your puppy can be trained. In this way, you can be sure of finding a pet to suit your lifestyle.

There are a number of key factors about your home life that will affect your choice. You must have enough time to care for your dog’s needs on a daily basis. If you live in a small flat with no access to a garden and you’re out at work all day, then you might need to think about a type of pet that is less demanding than a dog.

Dogs must have enough space to exercise and they are highly social by nature, so they will not settle well if they are left alone for long periods, and they may even become destructive around the home when bored.

The size of a breed is, of course, a vital factor. Large dogs have correspondingly bigger appetites and also tend to have shorter lifespans

Smooth-coated dogs require relatively little grooming, whereas those with profuse coats will need daily combing and brushing to prevent their fur becoming matted, and some breeds will benefit from regular visits to a dog groomer. So you need to assess how much time you will have to devote to your pet before you make your choice, particularly as some breeds require much more exercise than others.

CATEGORIES OF BREEDS HERDING – He HOUND – H NONSPORTING – NS SPORTING – S TERRIER – Te TOY – T WORKING – W

IRISH SETTER

PERSONALITY

A true extrovert, the Irish Setter is an enthusiastic, energetic breed. These setters can be wayward, however, especially while they are young and not fully trained, often displaying a tendency to run off.

HEALTH AND CARE

Puppies may be affected by an obstruction in the gullet, caused by the incorrect development of the aorta, the body’s major artery. It makes swallowing difficult, causing an affected puppy to regurgitate food. Surgery may be helpful.

AS AN OWNER

Do not be seduced by this dog’s beauty. Irish Setters need plenty of daily exercise – they can otherwise become destructive. Be patient when training your Irish Setter; this breed learns slowly.

SPECIFICATION LIFESPAN 11–13 years COLOUR Mahogany to rich shades of chestnut red HEAD About twice as long as the width between the ears EYES Well-spaced, medium-sized and almond-shaped EARS Set at or below the level of the eye, hanging close to the head CHEST Deep, extending to the elbows TAIL Broad at the base and tapered to a point WEIGHT Dogs 32kg (70 lb); females 27kg (60 lb)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ivy Press (April 27, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711257507
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0711257504
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches