SELECTING A DOG 125 MOST-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DOGS (AND THE ANSWERS) John Malone How many different words can a dog understand? Is there really a non-shedding, longhaired dog? Is body language as important as tone of voice when training a dog? Finally, there's one book to answer all your questions about dogs. Informative, delightfully entertaining. 1993 Order #125Q $14.00 ADOPTION OPTION, THE CHOOSING AND RAISING THE SHELTER DOG FOR YOU Rubenstein & Kalina See Animal Rescue for description. 192 pp. / HWL-1995 Order #ADOPTOP SC $12.95 ARE YOU MY DOG? HOW TO FIND YOUR BEST FRIEND Dr. Janet Ruckert 1989 Order #AYMD? SC $8.95 BEFORE YOU BUY THAT PUPPY Barbara J. Wrede A reliable guide to choosing a dog compatible with your personal lifestyle. Acknowledging the premise that 'all puppies are adorable,' the author offers realistic advice on everything from choosing a breeder to bonding and more. 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