Belgian Malinois (Comprehensive Owner's Guide Kennel Club) - Tapa dura

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Written by one of the world's leading authorities on Belgian breeds, a renowned international judge, Dr. Robert Pollet, this Special Limited Edition dedicated to the Belgian Malinois offers an enlightening look at the history, working abilities and character of this remarkable herding dog. Few breeds boast the versatility of the Belgian Malinois: a shepherd's dog, a working guard dog, a top competition dog, a police and military dog, a search and rescue dog, a companion, a show dog - the roles and talents of this breed are fairly limitless. For the right owners, this highly accomplished and trainable dog makes a most rewarding canine companion and performance dog. The author, a Belgian native, has been judging the Belgian Malinois for over thirty years and remains an ardent promoter of all Belgian breeds. Readers will welcome Dr. Pollet's insightful look at the breed's history in Europe and the United States as well as his thorough examination of the breed's characteristics, breed standard and owning and training requirements. Additionally this volume offers reliable information for new owners seeking to purchase a well-bred Malinois puppy, illustrated with over 130 colour photographs that readers will find informative and attractive. The complete care and training of the breed are discussed as well as proper management of the Malinois's health, in an excellent chapter by veterinarian and author Dr. Lowell Ackermann.