'The real Yankee spaniel' is above all merry! The smallest gundog with the biggest heart, the American Cocker Spaniel is an affectionate free spirit with an equable temperament. This Cocker makes an ideal family companion, thriving with old and young alike. A creation of the past century in America, where the breed enjoys immense popularity, the American Cocker is just beginning to win admirers in Britain and on the Continent. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the American Cocker and its 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 13S 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 an American Cocker Spaniel.

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 an American Cocker Spaniel.

Topics discussed include:

• History of the American Cocker Spaniel
• Characteristics of the American Cocker Spaniel
• The American Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard
• Your American Cocker Spaniel Puppy
• Everyday Care of Your American Cocker Spaniel
• Housebreaking and Training Your American Cocker
• Health Care of Your American Cocker Spaniel
• When Your American Cocker Spaniel Gets Old
• Showing Your American Cocker Spaniel

Author : Richard Beauchamp
Hardcover : 155 pages