Descriere: Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a puppy and how best to look after it.
Page dim. 223 x 165 x 5
Series: RSPCA Pet Guide
Weight: 170 grams
Autori: RSPCA | Editura: HarperCollins Publishers | Anul aparitiei: 2015 | ISBN: 9780008118273 | Numar de pagini: 48 | Categorie: Nature
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