Perfect Puppy

Dog Breed Selection by Veterinary Science: Breed History, Behavior, Diseases, and Longevity provides the most updated and expert knowledge on dog breeds to guide the selection of a puppy or mature dog. It offers the latest information on breed-specific behavior profiles and guidelines for spaying or neutering, health conditions, life expectancy, and trainability. Researched and written by top veterinarians and animal behavior experts, this book is an unbiased and data-driven analysis of 80 of the most common dog breeds, based on interviews with over 160 practicing veterinarians. It covers behavioral expectations per breed, while addressing traits or issues that can arise from environmental factors like home size, presence of other dogs, and human family dynamics. Dog Breed Selection by Veterinary Science: Breed History, Behavior, Diseases, and Longevity is written and structured to be used by veterinarians for optimal guidance on canine adoptions, while also appealing to breeders and potential adopters as well. Offers detailed behavioral profiles on 80 dog breeds and differences between sexes Structured consistently throughout the book to provide easy access for veterinarians, breeders, and potential adopters Features data-based guidelines to determine appropriate ages for spaying or neutering to avoid joint disorders, hip dysplasia, and cancers