Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #926538 in Books
• Published on: 1993-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 80 pages

Synopsis
Part of a series of books on different breeds of dog, written by internationally-renowned authors. Although aimed at pet owners, the authority of the authors will make the books appropriate for many in the show dog world. Dr Malcolm B. Willis is a leading specialist in cannine genetics and he lectures to breed clubs throughout the world. He has made a particular study of the German Shepherd Dog, is an international Championship Judge in this breed and has been awarded the Gold Medal of the GSD Council of Australia for services to the breed.

From the Inside Flap
The Labrador Retriever, with its gentle, friendly temperament, is one of the most popular companion dogs in the world, and this superbly illustrated guide is an indispensable handbook for the caring owner.

Learn all about:
Choosing a Puppy
Basic Obedience Training
Exercise and Diet
Breeding
Health Care

About the Author
Diana Beckett has owned Labradors since her early teens, and she has bred and exhibited the breed for the last thrity-five years. She managed a large show kennel in America for several years, and during this time she made up fifteen American Champions in Germany and Denmark. Her stock is well-known in the show ring, and in working kennels. Diana is an International Championship Show judge, and she has been to the USA, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Holland, France, and Germany on judging appointments. In 1990 she judged the breed at Crufts.