Dogs
New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2022], ©1993.
Format: Book
Edition: American edition.
Description: 304 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
"Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail" -- Publisher.
Series: Smithsonian handbooks.
Contents:
How this book works -- Domestic dog groups -- What is a dog? -- Coat types -- Senses and instincts -- Puppies -- Choosing a dog -- Pet care -- Dog identification key -- Companion dog -- Gundogs -- Herding dogs -- Hounds -- Terriers -- Working dogs -- Designer dogs.
ISBN:
9780744058109
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
ANIMALS Pet Dog Ald | Sandhills Indoors | Nonfiction | In |
ANIMALS Pet Dog Ald | Southeast | Nonfiction | In |