Pets

The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest of the spaniel breeds and shares a unique common ancestry with the slightly larger English Cocker Spaniel. Although originally hunting dogs, American Cockers are now bred mainly as household pets. BarronÂ's Dog Bibles present veterinarian-approved advice and information on specific dog breeds. Written especially for first-time buyers of a given breed, each title in this series describes the breedÂ's traits, history, behavior characteristics, and recommended training methods. Prospective owners are advised on what to look for when choosing a puppy, how breed-specific traits influence the relationship between dog and owner, and potential health problems to look out for in specific breeds. TheyÂ'll also find information on grooming, exercise, nutrition, health maintenance, training, and play activities. Interesting sidebars present fun facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. The DVD enclosed with each book presents an informal dog training course for new owners. It describes housetraining methods, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands. Each book is filled with attractive color photos.

For decades, Christine has dedicated herself to Cavaliers, nurturing a thriving breeding program, developing trademarked breed-specific brands, and penning books focused on the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Her literary works include The Complete Cavalier Compendium: A Guide to Understanding and Loving Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, as well as a Cavalier children's series featuring Knox & Charlie Go to England and Knox and Charlie: The Superhero.

She is planning a Cavalier cookbook and several other projects that reflect her diverse interests and hobbies.

"I am honored to have been included in the collaboration of Crowned Companion. Christine has dedicated her life to the improvement of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed through health and temperament testing and creating a family dynamic for the breeding of future generations. This book rounds out The Complete Cavalier Compendium to showcase all capabilities that this versatile breed is capable of with compassionate, positive reinforcement training. It is a delightful guide full of important information for those of us who want to wholly enjoy the companionship that this breed provides. I have had the great pleasure of working with many of The Royal Flush Cavaliers over the years, and love seeing their growth from puppyhood through their journeys into the therapy dog setting." -Michaela Anne Collins, CPDT-KA, Owner of Om Obedience, Professional Dog Training

The Dachshund is not one dog but many. No other breed offers such a variety of colours, size and coat texture. He may weight 10 pounds or more than 30. As far as colour, the Dachshund comes in solid and mixed shades of red, cream, black, chocolate, fawn and grey-blue. He can be dappled or double dappled, brindled, or piebald. Coats can be smooth, long-haired or wired. Yet, magically, beneath this delightful multiplicity lurks a paradox. The Dachshund is not many dogs but one. Whatever the coat texture, colour or size, there is one spirit, one heart, and one soul. It is the spirit of courage, the heart of loyalty, and the soul of nobility.

A book which discusses the possibility that cats may possess extrasensory perception and which contains stories of cats doing extraordinary things, which may or may not be due to ESP. It includes cats walking thousands of miles to find their owners and cats giving life-saving warnings of danger and also discusses the psychic cat in history.