Get to Know Your Poodle: The Complete Owner's Reference to Health, Genetics, Grooming, and Temperament

The Poodle book that respects your intelligence. Most Poodle books tell you the breed is smart and hypoallergenic, then fill 200 pages with generic dog advice. This one assumes you can handle the truth: that no dog is hypoallergenic, that "teacup" is a marketing term with health consequences, and that the difference between a well-bred Poodle and a badly bred one is a decade of veterinary bills. Written by a licensed breeder and canine genetics educator, this 300-page reference covers what actually matters across the whole life of the dog. Inside: Health and genetic disorders—the conditions specific to each variety, which are DNA-testable, which are not, and what CHIC screening actually certifies Coat color genetics—the two pigments, the major loci, and why merle cannot be identified by looking at a dog Choosing a breeder—the questions that separate a serious programme from a well-marketed one Grooming — line brushing, clip selection, and why the interval matters more than the clip Diet — what the grain-free evidence actually says, and what it does not Training and problem behavior—the four checks to run before diagnosing anything The real cost — dated figures, not optimistic ones The senior years—including the conversation nobody wants to have Over 30 commissioned full-page illustrations and diagrams, a complete index, a glossary, and a one-page owner care calendar. Every health claim is sourced. Where the science is settled, the book says so. Where it is not, it says that too. For Toy, Miniature, Moyen, and Standard Poodles.
ASIN: B0H9L7J5LM
VSKU: BVV.B0H9L7J5LM.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Marley, Xyon
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.