Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds Profiles of More Than 150 Breeds

Name: Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds Profiles of More Than 150 Breeds
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ISBN: 9780764157004

ISBN-10: 0764157000

ISBN-13: 9780764157004

Edition: 2nd 2005

Authors: D. Caroline Coile, Michele Earle-Bridges

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Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The books main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKCSporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Each profile tells how and why the breed was developed, and how selection to perpetuate specific traits…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Publication date: 4/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Size: 11.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.246
Language: English



The Right Dog


From the Dog Family to the Family Dog


Body and Soul


Are They Good with Children?


How to Use the Breed Profiles


Profiles of the Breeds


The Sporting Group


The Hound Group


The Working Group


The Terrier Group


The Toy Group


The Non-Sporting Group


The Herding Group


Appendix


Definitions of Medical Conditions


Guide to Hereditary Health Problems


Glossary


Dog Anatomy


Index