Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds: Profiles of More than 150 Breeds
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 book's main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKC--Sporting...
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[back cover] More than 150 breeds profiled and arranged in categories specified by the AKC:Sporting Group • Hound Group • Working Group • Terrier Group • Toy Group* Non-Sporting Group • Herding Group Color Photos of All Listed Breeds Booknews Profiles of 150 popular breeds are arranged according to the AKC's seven regular groups: sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding. Each two-page spread includes a breeding history; notes on temperament, upkeep, health, and form and function; photos and an illustrated standard; and at-a-glance ratings of energy level, exercise requirements, playfulness, affection level, friendliness, ease of training, protection ability, grooming requirements, and cold and heat tolerance. Appendices describe common terms, medical conditions, and hereditary health problems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
\ BooknewsProfiles of 150 popular breeds are arranged according to the AKC's seven regular groups: sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding. Each two-page spread includes a breeding history; notes on temperament, upkeep, health, and form and function; photos and an illustrated standard; and at-a-glance ratings of energy level, exercise requirements, playfulness, affection level, friendliness, ease of training, protection ability, grooming requirements, and cold and heat tolerance. Appendices describe common terms, medical conditions, and hereditary health problems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
