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Summary

This beautiful and intelligent dog is becoming very popular. Finally, here is a manual that offers owners expert advice and the latest information on health and nutrition, grooming, exercise, training, and much more. Over 30 full-color, handsome photos show off this breed. Instructive line drawings included.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5(1)
Understanding the Keeshond
6(11)
Early History of the Keeshond
6(1)
Modern History of the Keeshond
7(1)
Characteristic Kees Behavior
8(4)
The Sensory Organs
12(1)
American Kennel Club Standard for the Keeshond
13(3)
The Keeshond Breeders Code of Ethics
16(1)
Before Buying A Keeshond
17(9)
Is the Keeshond Right for You?
17(1)
Are You Right for the Keeshond?
18(1)
Choice Number One--A Puppy or an Older Dog
19(1)
Choice Number Two--A Male or a Female
19(1)
Choice Number Three--Pet Quality or Show Quality
20(1)
Selecting a Keeshond Puppy
20(3)
Picking Up a Puppy Safely and Correctly
23(1)
Keeshonden and Children
23(1)
Keeshonden and the Family
24(1)
Keeshonden and Older People
24(1)
Christmas and Gift Puppies
24(1)
Keeshonden and Other Animals
25(1)
Caring for Your Keeshond
26(9)
Before You Bring Your Keeshond Home
26(4)
Bringing Your Puppy Home
30(2)
Traveling with Your Keeshond
32(2)
Boarding Your Keeshond
34(1)
Feeding Your Keeshond
35(5)
The Importance of a Balanced Diet
35(1)
Basic Nutrition
35(2)
Commercial Dog Food
37(1)
Feeding Puppies (One Year Old and Younger)
38(1)
Feeding Adult Dogs (Over One Year Old)
39(1)
Feeding Older Dogs (Eight Years Old and Older)
39(1)
Shifting From One Dog Food to Another
39(1)
Your Keeshond and Medical Care
40(14)
Keeping Your Keeshond Healthy
40(1)
Health Team
40(1)
Preventive Care for Your Keeshond
40(1)
Immunizations
40(1)
The Diseases Controlled by Immunizations
41(2)
Parasites
43(5)
Common Illnesses and Medical Problems
48(1)
Gastric Tortion or Bloat
49(1)
Inheritable Health Conditions
49(1)
Emergency Care
50(1)
Heatstroke
51(1)
Old Age and Your Keeshond
51(1)
Health Areas to Watch
51(2)
Administering Medicine
53(1)
Euthanasia
53(1)
Training Your Keeshond
54(13)
Understanding Pack Behavior--The Key to Successful Training
54(1)
When to Begin Training
55(1)
Essentials of Training
55(1)
Housebreaking
56(2)
Paper Training
58(1)
Crate Training Hints
58(1)
Basic Dog Training
59(1)
Training Equipment
60(1)
The Five Key Commands
60(6)
Obedience Classes
66(1)
Grooming and the Keeshond
67(2)
Grooming and the Kees--An Overview
67(1)
Grooming Equipment
67(1)
Grooming Your Pet Keeshond
67(2)
Raising Quality Keeshonden
69(8)
Reasons, Realities, and Responsibilities
69(1)
The Estrous Cycle
70(1)
The Stud Dog
71(1)
Mating
72(1)
False Pregnancy
72(1)
Pregnancy
72(1)
The Whelping Box
73(1)
Preparation for Whelping
73(1)
Whelping
74(1)
Care of the Puppies
74(1)
Socializing the Puppies
75(2)
Useful Addresses and Literature 77(2)
Index 79

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