Lavishly illustrated, Dogs: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds is a 256 page directory of breeds that includes history, detailed information for each breed and a host of other facts for the dog lover in your life. This extraordinary guide is presented by group in the order: non-sporting, working, herding, gundogs, hounds, terriers and toy. The background to each breed is detailed - its origins, development, characteristics and, where applicable, mode of working. Breed standards are given as well as care boxes for at a glance tips for looking after each breed. Also featured are some 79 rare breeds, ranging from the ancient Hellenic Hound to the highly specialized Lundehund, or Norwegian Puffin Dog. An introductory section covers the history of dogs, ranging back over the millennia to the wild dogs which first warmed themselves at the fires of early humans. There follow sections on the anatomy, physiology, and psychology of the dog, and specialist terminology is illustrated with examples taken from the breeds featured in the Encyclopedia. Anything you could ever want to know about dog breeds appears in Dogs: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds Photographs, maps, and drawings show how particular conformations and characteristics have evolved into groupings which are recognized today.

An illustrated guide to the history, physical characteristics, and temperament of thirty-five popular dog breeds.

This comprehensive photographic guide includes over 200 breeds that are presented in more than 900 full color photographs.

Lavishly illustrated, the 256 page directory of breeds is presented by group in the order: non-sporting, working, herding, gundogs, hounds, terriers and toy. The background to each breed is detailed - its origins, development, characteristics and, where applicable, mode of working. Breed standards are given as well as care boxes for at a glance tips for looking after each breed. Also featured are some 79 rare breeds, ranging from the ancient Hellenic Hound to the highly specialized Lundehund, or Norwegian Puffin Dog. An introductory sections covers the history of dogs, ranging back over the millennia to the wild dogs which first warmed themselves at the fires of early humans. There follow sections on the anatomy, physiology, and psychology of the dog, and specialist terminology is illustrated with examples taken from the breeds featured in the Encyclopedia. Photographs, maps, and drawings show how particular conformations and characteristics have evolved into groupings which are recognized today.

This visual encyclopedia covers dog breeds from all over the world. Terriers, toys, gundogs, working dogs and utility dogs are all included. Breed by breed their characteristics, such as temperament and average size, are discussed, and grooming, feeding and exercise needs are all highlighted.

A beautifully illustrated guide to over 130 breeds of dog. Originally kept as hunters and workers, dogs have evolved in history to occupy a unique position in the human world, unparalleled by any other successfully domesticated animal. This book is the ideal introduction to 'man's best friend'. Each entry in the book includes: - A full-colour photograph and description of the breed - Details on size, lifespan and identifying features - Notes on the breed's character and suitability as a pet - In addition there is advice on choosing a puppy, nutrition and feeding, training and kenneling, and showing. - A section on dog trivia and a glossary of appropriate terms complete this easy-to-use guide