Subject: Science: Natural & Physical

Dog Owner's Guide Series

Veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith head a team of experts, including dog and kennel show judges and championship breeders, who guide dog owners, and dog owners-to-be, step-by-step through all the stages of dog ownership. Offering sound professional advice viewers will gain an in-depth insight and understanding of ten popular breeds. Produced by Houndstar Films Limited. Programs available on 10 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 10-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447; Intl.: 603.434.9262 or e-mail
Also See: Pets and Pet Care Series; Tropical Fish Series

List of Titles

Border Collie: A Dog Owner's Guide

The Border Collie belongs to the pastoral group and is the classic farm dog. They are excellent working dogs and are second to none when it comes to sheep-herding and obedience competitions. Border Collies are often used in mountain rescues, as sniffer dogs, and for tracking. In this program, Liz Evans, a kennel Click for more

Boxer: A Dog Owner's Guide

The Boxer was originally used for bull baiting and as a guard dog, today they are mainly companions and are popular show dogs. In this program, Lyn Bunyan, a championship show breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through Click for more

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A Dog Owner's Guide

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belongs to the toy group and is used as a companion and is seen in the show-ring. In this program, Alex Bubb, a championship show breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages Click for more

English Cocker Spaniel: A Dog Owner's Guide

The English Cocker Spaniel is the smallest in the gundog group yet is able to flush out and retrieve game birds from undergrowth. A gentle, popular pet, the English Cocker Spaniel is also called the Merry Cocker because of their energetic, playful, eager-to-please nature and their unique tail wagging, which includes Click for more

German Shepard: A Dog Owner's Guide

The German Shepherd dog is a strong, agile, well muscled dog, alert and full of life; it is extremely intelligent and makes a wonderful companion, show or obedience dog. Shepherds are exceptionally trainable and work well as a police, guide, or search and rescue dogs. In this program, Karen Sygrove, a kennel Click for more

Golden Retriever: A Dog Owner's Guide

The Golden Retriever is a powerful, active dog, sound and well balanced, and possesses a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. It is an ideal family pet, sportsperson's companion, guide or service dog. Golden Retrievers are gentle with children and enjoy the endless attention that children can provide. Click for more

Labrador Retriever: A Dog Owner's Guide

The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built and very active dog. A Lab is easy to train and very good with children and other dogs; it is good natured, loyal and hardworking. Employed as guide dogs, the Labrador Retriever is a good "sniffer" dog, able to detect drugs and explosives. Labs are good-tempered, very agile Click for more

Rottweiler: A Dog Owner's Guide

Rottweilers belong to the working group and are used as guard dogs, watchdogs, police dogs, companions, and are seen in the show-ring. In this program, Kimberley MacDonald, a kennel club registered breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers Click for more

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: A Dog Owner's Guide

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a member of the Terrier group of dogs. They were originally bred for dog fighting and even hunting rats; today, as companions. In this program, Denise Higgins, a kennel club registered breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith Click for more

West Highland White Terrier (Westie): A Dog Owner's Guide

The West Highland White Terrier (Westie) is a small, well-balanced, hardy terrier, exhibiting good showmanship; it is an elegant looking dog with a beautiful, shiny white coat and bright, button eyes, shaggy eyebrows and a black nose. Westies are intelligent and learn quickly, they love human companionship and will Click for more