The Dog Merchants - Inside the Big Business of Breeders, Pet Stores, and Rescuers (Paperback)

In what promises to become an Omnivore's Dilemma for dog lovers-breed devotees and adoption advocates alike-The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions. Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry. Kavin's goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds. Instead of pitting rescue and purebred people against each other, The Dog Merchants shows how all dog lovers can come together with one voice as consumers, on behalf of all our beloved companions.

General

Imprint:	Pegasusbooks
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2017
Authors:	Kim Kavin
Dimensions:	221 x 145 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-68177-404-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Animals & society > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Dogs > General
LSN:	1-68177-404-6
Barcode:	9781681774046

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!