Dogs (DK Handbooks)

"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" --… (more)

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LibraryThing member taterzngravy

This book is a fine "field guide" for the identification of dogs. It does more than give pictures of them. It tells a bit of their history and and the various traits and markings of the dog. A useful book for browsing or for using to select one's own dog.