Each title in Barronas brand-new " Dog Bibles Series " for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breedas physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered includea LI What to look for when choosing a puppy LI Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits LI Everyday care, grooming and exercise LI Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems LI Training and play activities Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands.