CONTENTS

 Introduction.

 Man's best friend.

 First Part: Getting to know dogs better.

• Introduction.
• Evolution and domestication.
• Dog's anatomy.
• Morphologic differences.
• Skin and hair.
• Inner organs.
• The sight.
• The hearing.
• The sense of smell and taste.
• The motion system.
• Hunting Instincts.
• Sense of smell and defense instinct.
• Dog's live cycle.
• Canine conduct.
• Socialization.
• Intelligence and communication.

Second Part: Taking care of a dog.

• Introduction.
• Why get a dog?
• Having a dog.
• What dog to choose.
• What puppy to choose.
• Basic needs.
• Having a good start.
• Understand your dog.
• Affective needs of dogs.
• Getting ready for the dog's arrival. Dog Coats
• The dog's first contact.
• Adaptation to the new home.
• Physical contact with dog.
• Puppy training.
• Secondary dog training.
• Adult dog training.
• Stating who is in charge.
• Dog Discipline.
• Dog Sphincter control.
• Dog Houses.
• Protecting the house and the dog.
• Traveling with the dog.
• Problematic dog conduct.
• A happy dog.
• A healthy dog.
• Dog Nutrition and diet.
• Sanitary and esthetic needs of dogs.
• The entire furnishing - Dog Supplies.
• The importance of playing with dogs.
• Physical exercise for dogs.
• Walking time.

Third Part: Dog's health.

• Introduction.
• Preventive medicine.
• Hereditary diseases.
• Dog Sterilization.
• Hearing, ocular and odontology problems.
• Neurologic and circulatory problems.
• Skin problems.
• Articular and osteomuscular problems.
• Digestive and  respiratory problems.
• Reproductive and urinary system problems.
• Alternative medicine.
• Infirmary and first aid.
• Breeding a Dog Litter.
• Choosing a partner.
• Dog Gestation Period.
• The delivery.
• The newly born.
• The Dog in action.

Fourth Part: Canine breeds.

• Introduction.
• Tracking and racing dogs.
• Show dogs, retrievers and water dogs.
• Terrier Dog Breed.
• Company Dogs.
• Working dogs.
• Toy Dog Breeds.
• Canine contests.
• The dog and the history.
• Famous dogs... and famous people's dogs.
• The dog and the culture.
• Useful addresses.

Alphabetical index.

Dog Collars

Dog Toys