The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs

With photos, descriptions, specifications, and characteristics of more than 22 designer “breeds,” this helpful guide provides detailed information on everything aspiring pet owners need to know, including finding a breeder. It covers the basics of nutrition, exercise, training, grooming, and safety for a new dog and lists benefits and desirable traits, such as low-allergy dogs, and explains what owners can really expect from their pet.

• Describes the canine health issues that may or may not arise with some designer crossbreeds
• Designer breeds are in the news with articles in major magazines and newspapers, coverage in newspapers and on television, and celebrity exposure
• Author is a well-known dog expert