Finnish Spitz

Author : W. Joan Grant
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1483669580
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finnish Spitz written by W. Joan Grant and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful Finnish Spitz dog breeder writes about life with her champion Finnish Spitz in Canada. Joan started almost forty years ago by importing the eighth dog into Canada and retired recently, after exporting the very first foreign bred Finnish Spitz into Finland. This book is a wealth of information for anyone interested in raising quality puppies or the Finnish Spitz breed. Show more Show less

Author : Juliette Cunliffe
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1621870537
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finnish Spitz written by Juliette Cunliffe and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national dog of Finland, the Finnish Spitz is a devoted family companion whose claims to fame are his plush solid-red coat, fox-like appearnce, and his expressive voice. Called the "Barking Bird Dog," Finkies use their voices while hunting forest game and are known to howl and yodel to express their moods, desires, and woes. This Comprehensive Owner's Guide dedicated to the Finnish Spitz opens with a chapter on the breed's history in Finland, discussing the dog's unique hunting ability and how the efforts of two foresters rescued the breed from near extinction. The chapter also covers the breed's introduction to Britain and the United States. Author Juliette Cunliffe describes the breed as having "the temperament and character of a much larger dog," adding that it is adaptable, lively, friendly, and affectionate, all most desirable traits in a Nordic dog. Of great utility to potential owners of the breed, the characteristics chapter details the Finnish Spitz's physical attributes, personality, and health concerns.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date 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.

Author : W. Joan Grant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781425120368
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finnish Spitz written by W. Joan Grant and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful Finnish Spitz dog breeder writes about life with her champion Finnish Spitz in Canada. Joan started almost forty years ago by importing the eighth dog into Canada and retired recently, after exporting the very first foreign bred Finnish Spitz into Finland. This book is a wealth of information for anyone interested in raising quality puppies or the Finnish Spitz breed. From Amazon: This review is from: Finnish Spitz: A Closer Look (Paperback) I recently purchased and read Finnish Spitz: A Closer Look. This book provides excellent information on the breed as well as insight into the breeding and selection process. I had no idea how much science and research went into producing puppies that would be healthy, good-natured, and that would conform to the breed standard. Learning this increased my appreciation for the responsible and compassionate work Joan Grant has done with this breed. Some animal rights groups have left the impression that animal breeders are hard-hearted, callous puppy mills whose only interest is the almighty dollar. Although there are disreputable people who do breed in this manner, Grant's book shows that good, responsible breeders have the happiness and wellness of the dogs at the center of their work. I've come to understand how important it is to purchase a dog from a reputable breeder. Grant sprinkles her memoir of her experience with Finnish Spitz with many personal stories and experiences from other Finnish Spitz owners. These stories give good insights into the breed and how to work with it. One of the nicest features of this book is its abundance of photographs. Grant also gives good tips on training this breed. In this book, I also learned the role that dog shows play in helping maintain the desired features in this breed that enable them to continue being the alert, gentle, and beautiful dogs that they are. The underlying purpose of dogs shows is to maintain the unique abilities and looks of each breed so that owners can have a dog that will be able to do the work the dog is bred to do and to maintain the health of the animals. I recommend this book not only for owners of Finnish Spitz, but also for anyone curious about breeding and the history of the dogs in North America. It is easy to read and very enjoyable. I got my first Finnish Spitz through a breed rescue group over a year ago. Since these were my first dogs ever and, obviously, my first Finnish Spitz, I've read stacks of books on dogs, dog training, and dog behavior so that I could be a good owner and provide an environment where they could thrive and also be a positive contribution to our family. They have become the perfect pets for us -- gentle, kind, obedient, cheerful, and very smart. I've found my dogs to be the perfect family companions and quite easy to train in obedience classes. One of them is registered with the Delta Society to do animal-assisted therapy and activities with people in hospitals, nursing homes, special needs day cares, and so forth. Some dog encyclopedias and internet sites say that this "Finnish barking dog" is very noisy. However, my dogs were easily trained to be quiet and to bark only at appropriate times.

Author : Anna Katherine Nicholas
Publisher : TFH Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780866227834
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finnish Spitz written by Anna Katherine Nicholas and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1990 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, illustrated throughout entirely with full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Finnish Spitz. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want -- all given in an interesting and easy-to-read style. Following is just a partial listing of the topics covered: History of the Finnish Spitz -- Description of the Finnish Spitz -- Grooming -- Selecting Your Dog -- The New Family Member -- Feeding Requirements -- Accommodations -- Housebreaking and Training -- Behavior Modification -- Health Care -- Preventive Dental Care -- Breeding -- Dogs and the Law -- Index

Author : Michael Stonewood
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781092375313
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Finnish Spitz: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and written by Michael Stonewood and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Finnish Spitz is a breed of dog that is a member of the Spitz typing. The breed is also commonly known as the 'Finnish Hunting Dog, ' the 'Finnish Spets' and the 'Finsk Spets.' The Finnish Spitz was developed through the selective breeding of Spitz-type dogs that inhabited central Russia thousands of years ago. The main group that developed the Finnish Spitz were known as the Finno-Ugrian. The Finno-Ugrian were tribes of people who relied on dogs to help them hunt for food which helped to produce the breed known as the Finnish Spitz. During the late 1800s, transportation began to bring different people from a plethora of diverse communities together and the Finnish Spitz began to be bred with multiple other types of dogs. In 1880 a man named Hugo Roos observed that the number of Finnish Spitz was beginning to dwindle, due to interbreeding, and decided to try and revive the breed to preserve its unique characteristics and innate hunting ability. The Finnish Spitz has a square shaped build, a soft dense double coat and a plumed tail. The breed's double coat consists of a dense undercoat made up of long and harsh guard hairs that can measure up two inches (5cm) in length! The breed's outer coat is generally much softer but will feel stiff around the dog's neck, back, tail and back of its legs. Finnish Spitz puppies are normally born with a darker coat coloration that will normally include black, brown, dark grey or fawn, which gives them a similar look to that of a red fox cub. By the time the Finnish Spitz reaches adulthood its coat will change color to be more of a pale honey or golden-red. The Finnish Spitz is known to be an incredibly active, alert and lively breed. It is important to make sure that you walk your Finnish Spitz at least twice a day to make sure that it is properly exercised. Finnish Spitz that are bored or have an abundance of energy will normally develop destructive behaviors. It is important to remember that the Finnish Spitz is a breed developed for its innate hunting instinct which means that the Finnish Spitz is a not a breed that is recommended to live in a household with other small animals. However, the Finnish Spitz is a friendly and loving breed when it comes to its own family unit and is generally fine with strangers and unknown dogs (providing that it has been properly socialized). Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Finnish Spitz's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Finnish Spitz, raising your Finnish Spitz from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Finnish Spitz: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Finnish Spitz," Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Finnish Spitz owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Finnish Spitz and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'

Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1623706947
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids written by Tammy Gagne and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Dalmatians are born without spots. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of various dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable canines.

Author : American Kennel Club
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0307416992
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Dog Book written by American Kennel Club and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than seventy-five years, The Complete Dog Book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs. Now in its twentieth edition, this treasured guide is an essential volume for every dog owner and owner-to-be. Comprehensive and thoughtfully organized, The Complete Dog Book features all 153 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, the official breed standards, breed histories, and photographs. Also included are the twelve most recently recognized breeds: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Black Russian Terrier, German Pinscher, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Havanese, Löwchen, Neapolitan Mastiff, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Parson Russell Terrier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Spinone Italiano, and Toy Fox Terrier. Along with AKC registration procedures and current forms, The Complete Dog Book includes sections on • choosing the dog that’s right for you • training • nutrition • grooming • responsible breeding • canine first-aid • joining a dog club • Canine Good Citizen® program • every AKC sport: Agility, Conformation, Coonhound, Earthdog, Field Trials, Herding, Hunt Tests, Junior Showmanship, Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking Concluding with an extensive glossary of terms and line drawings, The Complete Dog Book is a reference that dog aficionados will turn to again and again.

Author : American Kennel Club
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 162187222X
Total Pages : 1618 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Complete Dog Book, The, 23rd Edition written by American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 1618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog related, and The New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition is the AKC’s “Bible” of dog books. This revised and updated 23rd edition contains new American Kennel Club initiatives and programs – especially virtual titling options – recently recognized dog breeds that have been added to the seven main groups, revised breed standards, and changes in breed classifications. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this newly updated edition is a must-have that belongs in every dog enthusiast and professional’s library.

Author : American Kennel Club
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1937049795
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Kennel Club's Meet the Breeds written by American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the Breeds will detail all of the American Kennel Club recognized dog breeds, including information about each breed's history, breed standards, appearance, and temperament. At 216 pages, this comprehensive dog breed guide will dedicate one page to each breed, with AKC approved puppy and adulthood photos of each breed to help the reader recognize the dogs more easily. BowTie Press is working directly with the American Kennel Club and the individual breed clubs associated with the AKC to bring this book to life. The book will have an introduction from Dennis Sprung, the current President and CEO of the American Kennel Club. A short chapter dedicated to helping readers choose the best breed of dog for their lifestyle will also be included.The 2012 Edition of Meet the Breeds adds 11 new official breed descriptions, affirmed by the American Kennel Club in 2011. Each new breed includes a short history of the breed, a basic physical description, breed statistics, and two photos illustrating the breed's appearance and form. The book itself has been lightly redesigned, giving it a cleaner, more straightforward and dynamic appearance to allow easy reading and searching through its pages.

Author : Ross D. Clark DVM
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1503511855
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medical, Genetic and Behavoral Risk Factors of Scandinavian Dog Breeds written by Ross D. Clark DVM and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book (Scandinavian Dogs) provides you with a through description and positive attributes of this breed including origin, purpose, history, normal heights and weights, acceptable colors and behavioral traits. Our books differ from most books on dog breeds because this book also provides you with a comprehensive and authoritative source of all the known predisposed hereditary health syndromes for the breed. You will find extensive references for each problem described. We also provide the breed club address for this breed and a list of laboratories and organizations that can provide professional help and information. As a small animal veterinarian, I have always been intrigued by the way dogs have been bred to fill a purpose in life and further impressed that they also tend to love performing that service. Greyhounds and other sight hounds are built for speed with aerodynamic bodies consisting of small head, deep chest, narrow waist and large leg muscles. On the other hand Dachshunds take their name from German words meaning badger dog and they use their long nose, long body and short legs to both track, enter and dig into badger dens. After developing a practice that catered to clients with show dogs, my interest in each breed continued to grow as I studied and observed more and more about the unique predisposition and incidence of health problems in each breed. Breeders of purebred dogs for show were a challenge and inspirational for me to research and help them with their unique health problems. Historically references to hereditary problems are scattered throughout various Veterinary medical texts and journals such as ophthalmology, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular and dermatology. This book, as well as the other books and articles I have written, is researched and compiled with the intention to provide both veterinarians and dog owners with comprehensive and authoritative predisposition information under the breed name. At the date of this publication, The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and the The Kennel Club of England reports over 400 known hereditary health syndromes throughout the dog kingdom. At the writing of my first book in 1983, less than 50 hereditary issues are able to be predicted and or diagnosed. Sequencing of the canine genome, DNA tests, metabolic testing including blood tests and urine testing; plus, phenotypic examinations such as radiographs, ultrasound, and CERF or OFA eye registry exams by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist have advanced the science of breed related health and behavioral problems. This book will provide veterinarians, researchers, pet owners and breeders with a comprehensive guide to all the known problems veterinarians and dog owners should consider during pet selection and throughout each life stage of our canine friends.