{"product_id":"9780470493410","title":"The Ultimate American Pit Bull Terrier","description":"Congratulations! You own or are about to own one of the most distinguished breeds of the twentieth century, the American Pit Bull Terrier. Your dog is automatically feared and respected by other people, and it's up to you to be his caretaker and ambassador.\u003cp\u003eThis book will help you do both-and more. In the caretaking department, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate American Pit Bull Terrier\u003c\/i\u003e will tell you everything you need to know about feeding your dog from puppyhood to old age. It will explain grooming essentials, like trimming toenails, cleaning ears, checking teeth, brushing and bathing. It will describe basic health concerns, from vaccination schedules to flea control to what to do in an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs for being an ambassador for your breed, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate American Pit Bull Terrier\u003c\/i\u003e will tell you all sorts of fun facts about the Pit Bull's history so you can boast about your dog and help people understand him for who he really is. Did you know The Little Rascals' devoted companion, Petey, was a Pit Bull? Or that the Pit Bull was the symbol of American strength and courage during World War I? It's true; the Pit Bull was once the all-American dog, a companion cherished for his excellent way with children, his playfulness and his doggy demeanor. In most homes, he still is. But it's also true that today Pit Bulls are associated more with crime than with companionship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate American Pit Bull Terrier\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the breed for the kind of dog it is with the right owners. A dog with physical and mental stature whose intelligence, charm and energy make him a superb friend, fellow athlete and playmate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Howell Dog Book of Distiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072526500080,"sku":"9780470493410","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780470493410_p0.jpg?v=1763706181","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780470493410","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}