Domestic animals and pets

The late Charlotte Hilton Green was an early and influential champion of the Tar Heel state's natural environment, and her popular weekly column, 'Out-of-Doors in Carolina,' appeared in the Raleigh News and Observer for forty-two years (1932-74).

This book explores LGBQTNB people''s relationships with animals, examining a complex menagerie of human-animal relationships.

What has changed in the last twenty-five years in the relationship of Poles with their dogs?

"e;Fourteen writers take on perhaps the most important cultural issue of our time: figure out what we're talking about when we're talking about cat videos.

From the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the modern Grumpy Cat meme, 51% of the population have been obsessing over cats for centuries.

Originally published in Germany in 1923, "e;The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture"e; is the English translation of what is probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed.

This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens.

When does a dog's behavior become too dangerous for even the most loving person to accept?

First published in 1740, this is a witty and irreverent look at the social scene and social ills of 18th century England, all seen through the eyes of our canine narrator, Pompey.

"e;British and Foreign horses"e; is a fantastic guide to horses and equestrianism, exploring in detail different breeds and traditions from around the world.

At some point in a mother's life, her child--most likely, her daughter--will smile sweetly and say, "e;Mommy, I want to learn to ride a horse.

'Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in!

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Pferd ist nicht gleich Pferd.

The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.

The Daschund - A Dog Anthology gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition.

Whether the reader owns one Rottweiler companion or is a serious breeder with a large kennel, this is an invaluable source of expert reference on the origins of the breed, the Standard, finding a dog, care and training for puppies and adults, activities to be enjoyed and a host of other important subjects.

Originally published in 1921, this is one of the earliest detailed works on Retrievers and Retriever Trials.

The social status of dogs has changed dramatically in the past 75 years.

Let national treasure Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - the Supervet - break your heart and put it back together again in this beautiful illustrated book.

Want to know the best ways to care for your horse?

Durchfall, Blähungen, Darmgrummeln oder Erbrechen – das sind Alarmsignale, die jeden Hundebesitzer aufhorchen lassen.

A New York Times bestseller about how cats conquered the world and our hearts in this ';deep and illuminating perspective on our favorite household companion' (Huffington Post).

Service dogs play an important role in society, assisting their handlers in leading independent, fulfilling lives.

Helping riders develop a deeper understanding of their animals, this newly revised guide reveals how horses' physical traitsfrom the muzzle, mouth, lips, and nostrils to the eyes, ears, chin, and facial swirlscan influence their behavior and personalities.

We know that there were dogs in Victorian Britain, but who were the 'Doggy People' who kept them, bred them, showed them, worked with them and cared for them?

In this comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated book, Cathy Scott and Clay Myersshow how service and therapy dogs are having a profound impact on the lives of military personnel injured in action.

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap?

This is not a book about a dog.

No Buddy Left Behind unveils the life-altering relationships American troops serving in the Middle East have shared with the stray dogs and cats they've rescued from the brutalities of war.

Als der Autor zu Beginn der 1990er Jahre in eine Diensthundestaffel der niederländischen Polizei eintrat, beruhte die Ausbildung noch auf Unterwerfung und Strafe – wie fast überall zu dieser Zeit und in dieser Szene.

When you're training your dog, he won't sit still for long-winded explanations.

Discover how to increase the effectiveness of the time you spend in the saddle, whether you are a beginning hunt seat rider or a seasoned competitor.

This delightful book contains a collection of real-life stories pertaining to interesting and 'incomparable' budgerigars who have exceptionally noteworthy tales to tell.

Lameness, one of the most common and most troublesome of all equine ailments, remains the primary reason why horses are unable to fulfill their potential and their riders' and trainers' expectations.

Nothing is more exciting than bringing home a new puppy or dog.

Presenting a new perspective on human animal relations in the ancient Near East, this volume considers how we should understand equids (horses, donkeys, onagers and various hybrids) as animals that are social actors.

Verstehen Sie Katze?

Putting on the Dog explores the age-old relationship between humans and animals, providing fascinating details about the historic use of animals as clothing.

The bestselling dog training guide - revised editionAre you at the end of your leash with your dog?

The Backyard Duck Book is a revised edition of Nyiri Murtagh's popular book, For the Love of Ducks, but with colour photographs of the duck breeds.

It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in a cone.

Hunde kommunizieren sehr fein mit ihrer Körpersprache.

We share the earth with a wide variety of animal species, each of which brings something special to the diversity of the planet.

In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home.