Dog Breed Selection by Veterinary Science: Breed History, Behavior, Diseases, and Longevity provides expert knowledge on dog breeds to guide the selection of a puppy or mature dog. It offers information on breed-specific behavior profiles and guidelines for spaying or neutering, health conditions, life expectancy and trainability. Top veterinarians and animal behavior experts provide an unbiased and data-driven analysis of 80 of the most common dog breeds, based on interviews with over 160 practicing veterinarians. The book covers behavioral expectations per breed, while also addressing traits or issues that can arise from environmental factors like home size and human family dynamics.
This book is written and structured to be used by veterinarians for optimal guidance on canine adoptions, while also appealing to breeders and potential adopters as well.

• Offers detailed behavioral profiles on 80 dog breeds and differences between sexes
• Structured consistently throughout to provide easy access for veterinarians, breeders and potential adopters
• Features data-based guidelines to help readers determine appropriate ages for spaying or neutering to avoid joint disorders, hip dysplasia and cancers