Synopses & Reviews
Parson and Jack Russell Terriers is a book in Barron's series of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals . These friendly, outgoing dogs are known as Parson Russell Terriers in the U.K., and popularly called Jack Russell Terriers in America. Written especially to introduce inexperienced and prospective pet owners to the pleasures and duties of pet care, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals also make fine guides to pet care for older children. These heavily illustrated books are filled with helpful information on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training pets. Each book is individually written by an expert--a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. These manuals cover every popular dog and cat breed, as well as bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium pets, and even exotics, such as reptiles, amphibians, and scorpions. All books have 70 or more color photos, and most also have instructive line illustrations.
Synopsis
Books in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information on a wide variety of pets for new or soon-to-be pet owners. Advice and instruction cover proper feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders havn't encountered before. Each manual has been individually written by an expert--many of them professional breeders or veterinarians. All volumes are filled with full-color photos of the highest quality and with instructive line drawings.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Parson or Jack Russell Terrier
The typical Parson or Jack Russell Terrier: origins, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: feeding, health care, house training, and play activities
Understanding your Parson or Jack Russell Terrier: recognizing the meanings of your dog's vocal and body language
Step-by-step instruction for everyday care Informative and attractive sidebars Filled with handsome full-color photos (picture caption)
These high-spirited dogs are devoted to their masters and make fine companions, but they are prone to mischief if they aren't regularly exercised.