Keeshonden

This beautiful and intelligent dog is becoming very popular. Finally, here is a manual that offers owners expert advice and the latest information on health and nutrition, grooming, exercise, training, and much more. Over 30 full-color, handsome photos show off this breed. Instructive line drawings included.

Foreword

5

(1)

Understanding the Keeshond

6

(11)

Early History of the Keeshond

6

(1)

Modern History of the Keeshond

7

(1)

Characteristic Kees Behavior

8

(4)

The Sensory Organs

12

(1)

American Kennel Club Standard for the Keeshond

13

(3)

The Keeshond Breeders Code of Ethics

16

(1)

Before Buying A Keeshond

17

(9)

Is the Keeshond Right for You?

17

(1)

Are You Right for the Keeshond?

18

(1)

Choice Number One--A Puppy or an Older Dog

19

(1)

Choice Number Two--A Male or a Female

19

(1)

Choice Number Three--Pet Quality or Show Quality

20

(1)

Selecting a Keeshond Puppy

20

(3)

Picking Up a Puppy Safely and Correctly

23

(1)

Keeshonden and Children

23

(1)

Keeshonden and the Family

24

(1)

Keeshonden and Older People

24

(1)

Christmas and Gift Puppies

24

(1)

Keeshonden and Other Animals

25

(1)

Caring for Your Keeshond

26

(9)

Before You Bring Your Keeshond Home

26

(4)

Bringing Your Puppy Home

30

(2)

Traveling with Your Keeshond

32

(2)

Boarding Your Keeshond

34

(1)

Feeding Your Keeshond

35

(5)

The Importance of a Balanced Diet

35

(1)

Basic Nutrition

35

(2)

Commercial Dog Food

37

(1)

Feeding Puppies (One Year Old and Younger)

38

(1)

Feeding Adult Dogs (Over One Year Old)

39

(1)

Feeding Older Dogs (Eight Years Old and Older)

39

(1)

Shifting From One Dog Food to Another

39

(1)

Your Keeshond and Medical Care

40

(14)

Keeping Your Keeshond Healthy

40

(1)

Health Team

40

(1)

Preventive Care for Your Keeshond

40

(1)

Immunizations

40

(1)

The Diseases Controlled by Immunizations

41

(2)

Parasites

43

(5)

Common Illnesses and Medical Problems

48

(1)

Gastric Tortion or Bloat

49

(1)

Inheritable Health Conditions

49

(1)

Emergency Care

50

(1)

Heatstroke

51

(1)

Old Age and Your Keeshond

51

(1)

Health Areas to Watch

51

(2)

Administering Medicine

53

(1)

Euthanasia

53

(1)

Training Your Keeshond

54

(13)

Understanding Pack Behavior--The Key to Successful Training

54

(1)

When to Begin Training

55

(1)

Essentials of Training

55

(1)

Housebreaking

56

(2)

Paper Training

58

(1)

Crate Training Hints

58

(1)

Basic Dog Training

59

(1)

Training Equipment

60

(1)

The Five Key Commands

60

(6)

Obedience Classes

66

(1)

Grooming and the Keeshond

67

(2)

Grooming and the Kees--An Overview

67

(1)

Grooming Equipment

67

(1)

Grooming Your Pet Keeshond

67

(2)

Raising Quality Keeshonden

69

(8)

Reasons, Realities, and Responsibilities

69

(1)

The Estrous Cycle

70

(1)

The Stud Dog

71

(1)

Mating

72

(1)

False Pregnancy

72

(1)

Pregnancy

72

(1)

The Whelping Box

73

(1)

Preparation for Whelping

73

(1)

Whelping

74

(1)

Care of the Puppies

74

(1)

Socializing the Puppies

75

(2)

Useful Addresses and Literature

77

(2)

Index

79

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