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CRUFTS 2008 DVD In March 2008 The NEC, Birmingham hosted almost 23,000 dogs representing a staggering thirty-two different countries and 160,000 dog-loving visitors making it the largest dog show on Earth! This superb DVD provides highlights of the judging and delves behind the scenes at this amazing event. With over two hours of footage, bonus features include previously unseen material plus a behind the scenes look at the show, and a review of the qualifying stages. Price: £17.49 Quantity:

PUPPY INTENSIVE CARE - A BREEDER'S GUIDE TO CARE OF NEWBORN PUPPIES Author - Myra Savant-Harris - Publisher - Dogwise If puppies are on the way, you want them to have the best possible chance of survival and good health by being prepared. You can’t count on a vet being available, so breeders need to learn these skills. Learn how to administer simple but effective measures to help puppies in distress. Described in friendly, non-technical terms from a long-time breeder. BONUS! Comes with a 32 minute DVD to better illustrate the techniques recommended. Price: £28.49 Quantity:

CANINE REPRODUCTION AND WHELPING - A DOG BREEDER'S GUIDE Author - Myrna Savant-Harris - Publisher - Dogwise Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced breeder, you’ll learn something important from this book. If you’ve been having problems even getting a litter from that important bitch, you’ll find some possible answers here. Down-to-earth and easy to understand! Expert information on canine reproduction problems, artificial insemination, diet, progesterone levels, C-sections, whelping, removal of dew claws, and much more. Price: £22.49 Quantity:

EVOLUTION OF CANINE SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Author - Roger Arbrantes - Publisher - Wakan Tanka This detailed study of evolution of canine social behaviour leads the reader step-by-step through the various aspects involved in development of single social behaviour patterns. Also a comparative study, this book dismisses many common beliefs and assumptions, and leaves the reader with simple, sound explanations. Price: £11.49 Quantity:

DOG FRIENDLY GARDENS - GARDEN FRIENDLY DOGS Author - Cheryl S Smith - Publisher - Dogwise Dog Friendly Gardens will show you how to design your garden with your dog in mind and be your guide to dog-friendly training efforts. Every part of this book shows you how garden design and gardening tasks can blend harmoniously with dog ownership. Just as a dog can be trained to respect your indoor living space, she can also be trained to respect the garden and its many features. Price: £17.49 Quantity:

PERFORMANCE DOG NUTRITION Author - Dr Jocelynn Jacobs - Publisher - Sno Shire This award wining title teaches all about the special needs of your performance dog and how to meet them with a sound nutrition programme thus maximising his potential.. An excellent resource for determining what food is best for your dog to enhance working ability, it explains how to read dog food labels and select appropriate food for your dog. Written by a vet with years of dog breeding experience Price: £22.49 Quantity:

THE DOG IN ACTION Author - McDowell Lyon - Publisher - Dogwise Written in 1950, this was the first book to thoroughly analyse, illustrate and explain the under-the-skin workings of the dog. It shows the breeder, fancier, and judge that the principles of movement apply to all breeds and dispels myths and misunderstandings of the mechanics of movement. While some of the theories have since been disproved, the book deserves to be in the serious dog person’s library because it is the foundation for all gait and locomotion books which have been written since. Price: £22.49 Quantity:

DOG LANGUAGE - AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF CANINE BEHAVIOUR Author - Roger Arbrantes - Publisher - Wakan Tanka This 260 page, well-illustrated, A-Z guide to canine body postures is organized in alphabetical order and cross-referenced with excellent black and white line drawings. This book is a must to understand canine body language and the evolution of the domestic dog. Author Roger Abrantes is an internationally know ethologist from Denmark who presents his research around the world. Price: £19.49 Quantity:

CANINE MASSAGE - A COMPLETE REFERENCE MANUAL Author - Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt - Publisher - Dogwise Learn the techniques of a recognised expert in the field so that you can bring the well-known benefits of massage to your own dog or become a canine massage specialist. 186 pages illustrated with over 100 illustrations and 100 photos show detailed examinations of muscular stress points, diagnoses and treatments and provide an excellent source of information on dog anatomy. Excellent source of information on dog anatomy as well. Price: £22.49 Quantity:

HOW TO RUN A DOG BUSINESS - PUTTING YOUR CAREER WHERE YOUR HEART IS Publisher - Dogwise - Author - Veronica Boutelle The demand for skilled dog trainers, dog walkers, dog sitters and dog daycare operators has never been greater. To succeed in one of these fields, you’ll need not only dog expertise, but business sense as well. Written for the non-business person, Veronica Boutelle, gives you the information you need to start, operate, and prosper in your chosen field. Learn how to analyze your market, set prices, and advertise services. Find out what kind of insurance, licenses, and professional qualifications you'll need. Best of all, get a solid start with advance planning and realistic insights from an expert. Price: £19.49 Quantity:

THE SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES OF JUDGING DOGS Author - Robert J Berndt - Publisher - Alpine Judging is a major responsibility that should only be undertaken by the very experienced fancier. It requires a detailed, secure knowledge of not only breed Standards and type, but canine anatomy, physiology, and topology as well. To help further the education of all current, new, and prospective judges, Dr. Berndt has written a unique 268 page book for everyone considering judging. He covers structure, movement and breed type in detail, and then discusses issues that judges face, such as how to run an efficient ring and cope with the stress of travel and decision making. Vital for exhibitors and breeders who want to better evaluate their own dogs and understand a judge's perspective, as well as for current and prospective judges. Price: £23.50 Quantity:

POSITIVE TRAINING FOR SHOW DOGS Author - Vicki Ronchette - Publisher - Dogwise Vicki Ronchette offers her twenty two years experience combined with the latest scientific research to build a positive relationship for show success which really works. This 95 page manual walks the reader through necessary steps and guidelines with detailed text and numerous photographs. Clear enough for novices yet packed with tips, tricks and techniques for experienced exhibitors too, readers' reviews enthusiastically recommend it for show dog owners everywhere. Price: £15.49 Quantity:

NOTES FROM THE GROOMING TABLE Author - Melissa Verpank - Publisher - White Dog Enterprises This 490 page manual is an indispensable groomers' resource which explains in detail every phase of grooming over 150 breeds. Beginning with essential pre-grooming information and directions for bathing each coat type, the book proceeds into the grooming of individual breeds. For each one there is a "Goal Box" which explains the desired result and a list of suggested tools and equipment to help you achieve it. The instructions are clear and comprehensive and the manual is ring bound so that it will stay open when you are working. A vital resource for all groomers - one professional of 40 years experience simply described this as a "Masterpiece"! Price: £51.50 Quantity:

A BREEDERS GUIDE TO GENETICS - RELAX, ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE Authors - Ingrid Wood & Denise Como - Publisher - 1st Books Sub-titled "Relax, It's Not Rocket Science" this 300 page book explains genetics in layman's terms enabling the reader to grasp topics including dominant and recessive genes, polygenic inheritance, and genomic imprinting and so much more! Various breeding programmes are explored in great detail and issues such as breeding fads and common myths are candidly addressed. There is also information on DNA testing, hybrid vigour, understanding pedigrees, and sex chromosomes and amazingly all this information is presented with a sense of homour and delightful illustrations proving that learning about genetics can actually be fun! An entire section features the basic concepts of colour inheritance and all scientific concepts and terms are clearly explained, often by using practical examples. A carefully selected reference section provides breeders with the tools to make more informed breeding decisions. Price: £19.49 Quantity:

AN EYE FOR A DOG - ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JUDGING PUREBRED DOGS Author - Robert Cole - Publisher - Dogwise Have you ever wondered how dog show judges learn to identify the subtle differences that separate a dog that is merely good from a dog that is outstanding? Now you can develop your own eye for sound movement and structure and learn how colour, marking, size, and even leash position affect the judge's perception. This book enables the reader to actively participate in over 100 judging scenarios similar to those a judge encounters in the show ring and compare your opinion with the author's. The book consists of 29 Chapters divided into four parts Sections. Part I, Type, Balance and Proportions; Part II, Features; Part III, Movement; and Part IV, Faults and Illusions and is a Dog Writers Association "Best Reference Book" award winner. Price: £15.49 Quantity:

BEST IN SHOW - THE WORLD OF SHOW DOGS AND DOG SHOWS Author - Bo Bengston - Publisher - Bow Tie Press Bo Bengtson's spectacular new book is the first one ever published to deal comprehensively with all aspects of the international sport of showing dogs. Its 656 pages, illustrated with more than 700 photographs, represents his greatest contribution to dogs in his fifty years in the sport. This is far more than just a book about dog shows: it tells the history of purebred dogs as never before. Its brilliant prose complimented with stunning photographs spanning more than a century. It includes the first data compilation of all the top dogs in the United States and United Kingdom each year and explains what judges are looking for, how to become a handler and the breeder's role. It also spotlights the most successful judges, handlers and breeders and discusses why some breeds win and others don't. A must for all dog show enthusiasts! Price: £28.50 Quantity:

ILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF DOG BREEDS Author - Juliette Cunliffe - Publisher - CGE This massive encyclopaedia contains 752 beautifully illustrated pages of information on 227 different dog breeds thus providing a truly comprehensive reference guide. Written by Juliette Cunliffe, an expert with over 25 years experience of dogs, this book provides an in-depth profile of each breed including a detailed text for each entry as well as a quick reference chart on breed characteristics. Information is also given on dog health, diet and grooming. Extraordinary value!! Price: £28.50 Quantity:

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Welcome to the Our Dogs and Our Cats online shop. 1 Lund Street, Trafford Park, Manchester, M16 9EJ, United Kingdom. Tel: (0044) 0870 731 6502 E-Mail: fiona@ourdogs.co.uk