Part of the Owner's Companion series, this guide outlines the history of the breed, reproduces and discusses breed standards and explains dual registration. Other areas covered are selecting the right puppy, care and management, breeding, pregnancy and whelping, and diseases and ailments. Showing, trials and tests, obedience and agility are all looked at, as is the breed's use in other areas, such as explosive detection, making this a handbook for owner and enthusiast alike.