The loyal and friendly Boxer proves as devoted and affectionate as he does elegant and proud. A popular addition to the family and a true friend for life, the Boxer offers owners everything they could expect from a canine companion: protection, loyalty, obedience, intelligence and good clean fun. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Boxers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Boxer.

Whether it's housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Boxer. Topics discussed include:

• Ancestry of the Boxer
• Why the Boxer?
• Breed Standard for the Boxer
• Your Boxer Puppy
• Everyday care of Your Boxer
• Training Your Boxer
• Health care of Boxers
• When Your Boxer Gets Older
• Showing Your Boxer
• Understanding Your Dog's Behaviour

Author : Edward Winston Cavanaugh
Hardcover - 171 pages