Adopting the Racing Greyhound

Name: Adopting the Racing Greyhound
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ISBN: 9780764540868

ISBN-10: 0764540866

ISBN-13: 9780764540868

Edition: 3rd 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Cynthia A. Branigan

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The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not available anywhere else. Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan-who has placed over 4,000 Greyhounds through her organization-offers updated statistics on the costs involved with adopting as well as new health information, such as warnings about tick-borne diseases and suggestions on buying veterinary insurance. Branigan carefully explains how to care for a Greyhound-everything from feeding and grooming to training-and how to extend the dog's life span. Readers will also find a wealth of updated…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 228
Size: 6.16" wide x 9.26" long x 0.53" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Foreword


Preface to the Third Edition


Introduction



A Brief History of the Breed



Choosing the Right Dog for You



The Racing Life



In a Home



Care and Feeding



Insecticides and Anesthesia



Training



Having Fun


Appendices



Other Sighthounds



The Greyhound's Anatomy



Veterinary Information



Adoption Groups



Resources and Organizations


Index