THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER. By Jacqueline O'Neil.

.# 1995 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 243mm). Ppx,213. B/w photographs and illustrations. Laminated boards.

.# This book will "tell you everything you need to know about feeding your dog from puppyhood to old age. It will explain grooming essentials, like trimming toenails, cleaning ears, checking teeth, brushing and bathing. It will describe basic health concerns, from vaccination schedules to flea control to what to do in an emergency. [It will also] tell you all sorts of fun facts about the Pit Bull's history so you can boast about your dog and help people understand him for who he really is. ...the Pit Bull was once the all-American dog, a companion cherished for his excellent way with children, his playfulness and his doggy demeanour. In most homes, he still is. But it's also true that today Pit Bulls are associated more with crime that with companionship. The Ultimate American Pit Bull Terrier celebrate the breed for the kind of dog it is with the right owners. A dog with physical and mental sature whose intelligence, charm and energy make him a superb friend, fellow athlete and playmate". Chapters include: The American pit bull terrier, then; The American pit bull terrier, now; Who's who in the bull and terrier breeds; Is the American pit bull terrier the right dog for me?; Picking the ultimate American pit bull terrier; What your new dog needs; Little puppy discovers big world (your guide to socialization and training); Caring for your American pit bull terrier; What can my American pit bull terrier do?; To breed or not to breed.