Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys

Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys

by Jacklyn E. Hungerland
Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys

Miniature Pinscher: Reigning King of Toys

by Jacklyn E. Hungerland

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Overview

The Miniature Pinscher has been known and admired for centuries—first in Germany an then around the world. The reasons the breed is so well-regarded are found in The Miniature Pinscher, the newest book on this good-looking companion dog.The Miniature Pinscher tells all about Min Pins and examines whether this is the right breed for you, what it's like to live with a Min Pin, and what these dogs need to be happy and healthy.

If you are considerering owning a Miniature Pinscher you will find all your questions on training, general care, the breed standard, and all the fun activities owners and dogs can enjoy together answered in this insightful book. As with earlier titles in Howell's Best of Breed Library series, the book offers valuable appendices and a thorough index.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781582451411
Publisher: TURNER PUB CO
Publication date: 06/01/2000
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 212
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

DR. JACKLYN HUNGERLAND has been a judge of obedience since 1960. In 1965 she was approved to judge Poodles and now judges all Toys, all Non-Sporting, all Hounds, all Retrievers and American and English Cocker Spaniels. She has been a dedicated breeder and exhibitor of several breeds, most notably Poodles. She has been founder, officer and active member of several all-breed and specialty dog clubs. Her devotion to the dogs extends to their people as Dr. Hungerland is founder and president of the Dog Fanciers' Fund, a charitable organization maintained to meet the needs of all fanciers. Dr. Hungerland is a psychologist and a retired member of the American Kennel Club Board of Directors, having been the first woman elected to that body. In addition to many professional publications, she has been the author of many articles and several regular columns of interest to dog lovers and fanciers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. Is the Miniature Pinscher Right For You?

2. The Miniature Pinscher Heritage.

3. The Official Breed Standard with Interpretation.

4. Finding Your Miniature Pinscher—Puppy, Adult or Rescue.

5. Living With a Miniature Pinscher.

6. Keeping Your Miniature Pinscher Healthy.

7. The Care and Feeding of Your Miniature Pinscher.

8. Grooming Your Miniature Pinscher.

9. Showing Your Miniature Pinscher.

10. Performance, Fun and Service.

11. Headliners.

12. To Breed or Not to Breed.

13. Special Care for the Older Dog.

14. The Miniature Pinscher Club of America.

Appendix A: Organizations and More Information.

Appendix B: The Miniature Pinscher Club of America Code of Ethics.

Appendix C: Titles Available to the Miniature Pinscher.

Appendix D: Miniature Pinscher Club of America Hall of Fame and Honor Roll.

Appendix E: Miniature Pinscher Club of America National Specialty Winners.

Bibliography and References.

Index.

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