L a S c a l a I t a l i a n G r e y h o u n d s: T h e B o o k
L i l i a n & D o n B a r b e r
The NEW Complete Italian Greyhound
by Lilian S. Barber
244 pages / illustrated throughout
ISBN:0-9611986-2-1 Pub.: I.G. Productions, 1993
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Part One -- An Italian Greyhound Primer
Preface
Chapter 1.
Characteristics of the Breed
Chapter 2.
The I.G. Standard
Chapter 3.
History
Chapter 4.
How and Where to Buy a Puppy
Chapter 5.
Before you Bring Your I.G. Puppy Home
Chapter 6.
Grooming
Chapter 7.
Housetraining
Chapter 8.
Nutrition
Chapter 9.
Health and Health Problems
Chapter 10.
Basic Training
Chapter 11.
Coping with Problems
Chapter 12.
Traveling with Your I.G.
Chapter 13.
Getting Involved
Chapter 14.
IG Collectibles and Collectors
Chapter 15.
Photographing Your I.G.
Chapter 16.
To Show or Not to Show
Chapter 17.
An Introduction to Dog Shows
Part Two -- The Italian Greyhound as a Show Dog
Chapter 18.
Interpreting the Standard
Chapter 19.
Movement
Chapter 20.
Bloodlines and Choosing One
Chapter 21.
Some Top Producing Pedigrees
Chapter 22.
Buying a Show Puppy
Chapter 23.
Show Training and "The Uglies"
Chapter 24.
Showing the Italian Greyhound
Chapter 25.
Basic Obedience Training
Part Three -- Advanced Italian Greyhound Ownership
Chapter 26.
To Breed or Not to Breed
Chapter 27.
Choosing a Stud Dog, Basic Genetics
Chapter 28.
The Brood Bitch, her Care and Breeding
Chapter 29.
The Litter
Chapter 30.
Selling Puppies
Chapter 31.
Stud Management
Chapter 32.
When the Numbers Grow
Chapter 33.
The Italian Greyhound in Old Age
Chapter 34.
Bibliography
Picture Index
About the Author