Mini Encyclopedia of Rabbit Breeds and Care - Brossura

Russell, Geoff

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1842862057 ISBN 13: 9781842862056

Casa editrice: Interpet Publishing, 2009

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This book is ideal for reference. Its profiles of fancy, lop, fur and rex rabbits include pictures of all breeds and a quick reference chart to 'pet suitability', 'good and bad points', 'weight'. 'colours' and how best to house. --Pet Trade World

Compact and comprehensive, the guide gives a short history on rabbits coupled with advice on buying, feeding and housing. --Pet Gazette

The book gives a short history of rabiits, followed by advice on buying, feeding and housing, as well as keeping them healthy and happy. Further chapters on showing and training precede an extensive section profiling rabbit breeds. Geoff was once Britain's top breeder and exhibitor of the English Lop rabbit. --Pet Product Marketing

This compact paperback has over 200 pages of rabbit information and over 400 colour photographs. The author provides guidance for every aspect of rabbit ownership, with techniques and tips for complete beginners and experienced owners. The book starts with advice on choosing a rabbit from the myriad of breeds, from the petite mini lop to the enormous continental giant. The book then goes on to detial the processes of housing, feeding, training and showing your rabbit. There are also chapters on the history of rabbits, maintaining good health and hygiene, and seasonal requirements. Thereafter, just under half of the book provides profiles of the differnt rabbit breeds. Geoff Russell is well known in rabbit breeding and showing circles, and his experience and knowledge is evident in this book. Copprehensive and easy to consult, it is an excellent reference for rabbit keepers and enthusiasts. --Pet Focus Magazine

The book gives a short history of rabiits, followed by advice on buying, feeding and housing, as well as keeping them healthy and happy. Further chapters on showing and training precede an extensive section profiling rabbit breeds. Geoff was once Britain's top breeder and exhibitor of the English Lop rabbit. --Pet Product Marketing

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Geoff Russell is a retired Education Officer who for many years was Britain's top breeder and exhibitor of the most ancient exhibition breed, the English Lop. Geoff has also been a BRC District Advisor and Judge. Geoff is well known throughout the rabbit fancy in many parts of the world for the numerous magazine articles he has written on rabbit related topics. He has published three books about rabbits, A Fancier's Guide to the Lop Rabbit, Showing Rabbits and The English Lop. However, he is probably best known for his long-running monthly column in Fur and Feather which was entitled Notes from the Shed. Geoff has recently retired from the exhibition rabbit world and lives with his wife, Lynn, in Cambridgeshire.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Interpet Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1842862057
• ISBN 13: 9781842862056
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Interpet Europe Ltd; customercare@interpet.co.uk; ; 22 Northumberland Road; Ballsbridge; Dublin 4; D04 ED73; Irlanda