Gardening and Animals - Animals - Domestic Animals

At last the cat flap is opened to reveal the secret literary life of our feline companions! Did you know that the bible does not mention cats at all? Do you know why we say the cat has been put among the pigeons? Why do we think they have nine lives? How much of our great literature refers to cats - and what do authors say? These are questions that every cat owner has pondered at one time or another. At last, all the cat references in our language have been gathered in one place to provide an informative, fun and comprehensive reso... read more

DoP - October 2008, Auckland 180x128mm / 176pp Full colour throughout Home of more than 40 million sheep (over 10 per person), New Zealand is a major global exporter of sheep products: annual wool exports alone are worth well over $800m. Added to that, there is a rapidly growing interest from small businesses and lifestylers in specialist breeds and yarns. Sheep are also a major drawcard for overseas visitors. All of which popular demand adds up to good reason for publishing a Pocket Guide to Sheep Breeds of New Zealand, along w... read more

The working dogs of New Zealand certainly deserve our respect. Generations of careful breeding have produced the traits of stock-handling skill, loyalty, hardiness and courage that are now inherent in their bloodlines. This book has been written to assist those who use working dogs to handle livestock and provides a practical, step-by-step guide to training them the natural way. Sound training will ensure that a dog’s potential can be realised and that both handler and dog will enjoy a rewarding relations... read more

Through touching and emotive anecdotes, internationally-acclaimed author and dog trainer Jan Fennell shares with us the successes, set-backs and secrets that will strike a chord with dog lovers everywhere. In an age of selfishness and misunderstanding, the virtues of duty, loyalty and sacrifice have become symbols of a bygone age. Perhaps this is one of the more subtle reasons why we are drawn to our dogs - creatures for whom all these positive attributes are purely instinctive. In this series of inspirational stories, drawn from h... read more

80 evocative images capture the myriad of emotions and expressions shared between dog lovers and their canine commpanions.

Covers the various things that small-scale raisers of rabbits or of poultry, whether for egg-production or for table use, need to know. This book offers advice to keep chickens and rabbits happy, whether they be in a city garden or roaming in a farm yard.

Offers adult and child dog owners lots of ideas for playing with, and having fun with, their pet dog. Contains clear, step-by-step instructions on training, safety tips, and many other informative, often humorous titbits. Appealing black-and-white cartoon drawings illustrate the text.

Dog and cat owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the saftey of processed pet food and the possible side-effects of over-use of antibiotics and hormone treatments. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated, covers Natural Rearing, herbal medicine and disease prevention.

A remarkable collection of images from an extraordinary group of photographers.

A remarkable collection of images from an extraordinary group of photographers.

Here's advice and information for beginners on choosing a tank, equipment, appropriate water plants, and substrate, controlling algae, and populating the new aquarium with a colorful selection of freshwater fish. Titles in this extensive series advise and instruct current and soon-to-be pet owners on all aspects of animal care. Filled with colour photos and useful line art, these books present information on housing, feeding, health care, the title animal's traits-and where applicable, on grooming, training, and breeding. Many of t... read more

This big, handsome volume describes dogs of all sizes, shapes, traits, and personalities. Author David Alderton wants every prospective owner to find the very best dog to fit his or her own personality and lifestyle, and in this book he discusses breeds and their owners under the following categories: * Absolute beginners * Family-friendly dogs * Good mixers * Dogs for couch potatoes * High-maintenance hair * Large dogs for large spaces * Hypoallergenic dogs * Dogs with special skills * Dogs for runners * Portable dogs * Weird an... read more

That innocent face. Those sad, puppy-dog eyes. Let's face it: puppies can make anyone's heart melt. But without proper training, they can make even the most doting doggie moms and dads' blood pressure soar.

Backyard poultry is a very practical non-technical book about how to keep poultry successfully in New Zealand in backyard and smalllfarming settings. The major emphasis is on fowls but there are also useful sections and chapters on ducks, geese and turkeys.

Cats, like people, suffer from stress, tension, digestive problems and urinary disorders. Reflexology - a cross between massage and acupressure - has been shown to be particularly effective in treating these problems in humans. Although the use of natural health therapies for animals is becoming increasingly popular, and many books have been written on the subject, this

Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. We enjoy their company, admire their hard work on the farm, or guiding and protecting us, and we even have 'Dog' as one of our national icons. Here is a gift book especially for New Zealand dog lovers, bringing together a heart-warming collection of New Zealand dogs, from past to the present. There are famous dogs, working dogs, police dogs, and show dogs and odd dogs complete the selection. Flick through the pages to see the dog run and fetch the ball! The story of our can... read more

DoP - October 2008, Auckland 180x128mm / 176pp Full colour throughout. No description yet available.

  Wine Dogs New Zealand is the latest addition to this series which includes Wine Dogs USA Edition and Wine Dogs Australia. It features more than 100 wineries and 125 stunning photos of their loyal pooches.   Along the way, the mutts and purebreads are interspersed with short essays by Bob Campbell, Kevin Judd, John Saker, Sam Neill and many more. Find out which dog can lip read, who has a wet grass phobia and we expose the hound that quietly leaves the tasting room after dropping gas bombs!   

The Illustrated Guide to Pigs covers the 35 most familiar breeds of pigs in Europe and North America. The breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed, its main characteristics and information about how to look after them. Each breed has been illustrated with delightful paintings by the author. Introductory sections contain practical advice about pig-rearing and husbandry, and outline the differences between breeds, including the pros and cons of keeping pure breeds and cross breeds. Whether yo... read more