Dedicated to the Miniature Schnauzer, the world’s most popular terrier breed hailed for its spunky but easygoing temperament, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call ?It’s a Fact,” ?Smart Tip,” ?Notable & Quotable,” and ?Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called ?Pop Pups” and ?True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the ?Try This” feature pages.The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. Club Schnauzer, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.

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A personal scrapbook for cat lovers. Customizable cover features an image window for your cat’s picture. Fun album for remembering beautiful moments of your life together with your cat: arrival in the house, first mouse, games, good times, and domestic disasters. Die-cut envelopes store keepsakes, photos, and mementos. Sturdy hardcover hidden-spiral binding and satin placeholder ribbon. Whimsical watercolor illustrations.

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The perfect first baby book to help little ones learn the alphabet alongside amazing animals, My First ABC Animal Book is the perfect visual and word association learning tool for children ages 1-3! Featuring one animal for each letter with different views and expressions, all against a crisp, visually appealing color block background to engage toddlers, letters will also be shown in both uppercase and lowercase to help young readers start to become familiar with the alphabet. In this must-have animal alphabet board book, children will be introduced to some of the world's most interesting animals and birds that roam the earth, from their own backyards to the wild jungles, deserts, and oceans around the globe, including sleepy sloths, dapper penguins, sneaky jaguars, and more. The stunning high-impact images paired with each letter of the alphabet makes learning the ABCs easier, more engaging, and way more fun! A memorable teaching tool, this ABC board book also includes rounded corners for a baby-proof educational experience.

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The perfect first baby book to introduce children ages 1-4 to colors and words, this charmingly illustrated board book will delight parents and children alike! Featuring dozens of words and pictures for baby to begin making verbal connections to what they see, each spread includes four impactful memorable images of items that are commonly found in the color featured! From objects and flowers to foods, animals, and more, each spread focuses on a single color with images labeled in an easy-to-read block style font so baby can begin to learn their first colors and vocabulary words of items found in their everyday surroundings! Durable board book pages and rounded corners make this baby-proof book safe, fun, and educational!

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Enjoy painting without the mess and just add water! The perfect first painting book for kids ages 3-6 to become little artists, My First Painting Palette: Adorable Animals features 12 simple and playful animal pictures to paint – from whales and penguins to foxes, owls, giraffes, and more. Included with each illustration is a vibrant 6-color palette to apply their own paints right from the page! Simply use the paintbrush provided, add water, brush over a color, and transfer to the picture where desired. With a stiff cardboard backing to prevent unwanted leaks, parents can rest assured while their children paint and have a blast using water to create adorable works of art! Each page comes with perforated edges and below palette tab so finished artwork can be easily removed and put on display.

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Enjoy painting without the mess and just add water! The perfect first painting book for kids ages 3-6 to become little artists, My First Painting Palette: Unicorns features 12 simple and playful animal pictures to paint – from unicorns snapping selfies and eating sweet treats to flying over rainbows and smelling the flowers. Included with each illustration is a vibrant 6-color palette for kids to apply their own paints right from the page! Simply use the paintbrush provided, add water, brush over a color, and transfer to the picture where desired. With a stiff cardboard backing to prevent unwanted leaks, parents can rest assured while their children paint and have a blast using water to create adorable works of art! Each page comes with perforated edges and below palette tab so finished artwork can be easily removed and put on display.

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In My Mandala Alphabet, the adorable mandala coloring pages are packed with fun, relatable drawings. Centered around each letter of the alphabet are objects, people, animals and even numbers that start with the designated letter. Designed in the mandala tradition, they introduce children to the modern appeal of this ancient aesthetic, and a calming sense of rhythm. Chunky colorable letters are paired with each mandala followed by a list of vocabulary words to learn and trace for reading and writing practice. My Mandala Alphabet will positively affect any child's well-being while teaching them the basic foundations of learning to read and write.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various animals – from giraffes and elephants to pandas, flamingos, and more. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. Also included are fun facts to learn more about each amazing animal as kids bring them to life! An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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