The Welfare of Dogs (Animal Welfare)

Nom de l'ouvrage*: The Welfare of Dogs (Animal Welfare)

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ISBN/ISSN: 978-1402061448

Nom du ou des auteurs*: Kevin J. Stafford

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Professor Kevin J. Stafford, MVB MSc PhD FRCVS MACVSc FANZVS
Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences,
College of Sciences,
Massey University,
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Email: K.J.Stafford@massey.ac.nz

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This book is one of a series of textbooks on the Welfare of Animals. The dog is the most widely distributed of all the domesticated animals and is used for a wider range of activities than any other species. Dogs live close proximity to humans as pets but also as free-ranging street and village dogs. The majority of dogs live short lives as street or village dogs and their lifestyle and welfare is often poor. Many dogs work with humans and are also used for sport and entertainment. This book discusses the management of all types of dogs and how this affects their welfare. In wealthy societies the health and nutrition of valuable working and sport dogs is generally good. However, their function may predispose them to injury as for example racing greyhounds. Pet dogs are often deeply loved, well fed and healthy but many exhibit behaviours which are considered to be caused by anxiety. In addition many may spend a large proportion of their lives alone. This is inappropriate for a social animal. The welfare of laboratory dogs which is of concern to many people is discussed as is the welfare of animal held in shelters waiting for re-homing or euthanasia. This book is of interest to everyone interested in dogs and their welfare. These include dog owners, veterinarians, animal shelter staff, students and academics.

From the reviews: "The author has set a goal for himself to evaluate the wide array of issues germane to canine welfare a ] . the author has emphatically succeeded. The book is exhaustively researched a ] . It will be of value to animal welfare scientists and scholars as well as to all workers in the animal welfare fields. a ] it is an excellent reference book for the mainstream dog lover a ] . I find this a very impressive, important, and valuable book." (F McMillan, Animal Welfare, Vol. 16 (1), 2007)

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