Encyclopedia of dogs
By: David Aldreton
Publisher: Parragon
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Bath
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781407524382; 9781407524429
Subjects: Encyclopedias; Dogs; Pictorial works; Dog breeds
Description: The ultimate reference guide to the world of dogs. Highly illustrated throughout with photographs and graphics, complementing incisive and informative text. A comprehensive overview of the history and nature of the dog, and an accessible guide to all aspects of dog care. In-depth coverage of all the main dog breeds, including information on origins, appearance, and uses. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of origins, size breed registrations, exercise levels, and coat care for each breed, and show the most common colour variations. The essential guide for dog-lovers and dog-owners.
Notes: "Comprehensive guide to over 350 breeds, over 1000 superb images, detailed identification boxes"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 372) and index.
Table of contents: title: The nature of the dog; title: Dog care; title: A dog's life; title: Companion dogs; title: Terriers; title: Hounds; title: Gundogs; title: Herding dogs; title: Working dogs.