This book is an absolute must for anyone thinking of getting a puppy. Canine author Linda Whitwam provides a step-by-step guide to selecting the one unique puppy most likely to fit in with you and your family. Part of the acclaimed Canine Handbooks, Amazon's leading dog breed series, this book, packed full of colour photos, steers prospective owners around the many pitfalls of puppy buying and gives them the expert knowledge to select the individual puppy which is right for them. Written in an easy-to-understand manner suitable for ages 10 to 100, this 206-page manual is packed full of invaluable information you won’t find elsewhere and makes a great gift for any prospective owner. It includes: The insider’s guide to the to 25 most popular breeds registered with the Kennel Clubs – and one that isn’t Choosing a mixed breed Suitable breeds and crossbreeds for allergy sufferers Topical health issues with various pure breeds How to find a good breeder – and the right questions to ask How to reduce the risk of buying a puppy with health problems How to pick the puppy with the temperament and energy levels to suit your household The book is full of tips on what to do before and after you bring your new arrival home, covering: Puppy proofing your home A checklist of things you’ll need before your pup arrives Bringing your puppy home Feeding schedules, charts and types of food Housetraining and crate training Basic obedience and collar and lead training Puppy biting All about spaying and neutering Getting a puppy from a rescue centre The signs of a healthy puppy How to spot if your puppy is unwell One of the main reasons puppies are given away or end up in rescue centres is owners’ unrealistic expectations of their dog. Pick the puppy that’s right for you and look forward to a decade or more of happiness with the perfect companion – who turned out to be all that you'd hoped for.