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Mixed breeds / by Miriam Fields-Babineau.

by Fields-Babineau, Miriam.

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For Dummies, a Wiley brand, 2020.

Mutts (Dogs) -- Training.

9781119711421 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Mixed breeds for dummies

xii, 286 p. : ill. ; 24cm.

Includes index.

Part 1: Getting started with mixed breeds. Mixing it up: introducing the mixed bred ; Designer dogs: not your mother's mutt ; A little of this, a little of that: deciding which mixed breed is right for you ; Choosing your new best friend -- Part 2: Living with your mixed-breed dog. Getting ready for your dog's arrival ; Bringing home your mixed breed ; Grooming your mixed breed ; Exercising you dog -- Part 3: Training your dog. Housetraining ; Hup, two, three, four: good manners and basic training ; Tackling mixed-breed training challenges -- Part 4: Keeping your dog healthy. Finding and working with a vet ; First aid: dealing with emergencies ; The special needs of senior dogs -- Part 5: Having fun with your dog. Not just purebreds: showing off with your mixed breed ; Traveling with Charley -- Part 6: The power of tens. Ten reasons to spay or neuter your dog ; Ten (or so) fun activities you and your mixed breed can enjoy together.

"All dogs are unique-but mixed breeds are even more so! This friendly guide helps you count the ways, including why they often enjoy better health than their pedigreed counterparts and the reasons they can make better domestic companions. Whether you prefer mystery mixes or designer Labradoodles, a rescue from a shelter or a pup from a breeder, or you just want to know more about your dog, you'll find everything you need to properly choose, train, and care for your not-quite-best-in-show (but much loved) best friend."

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