| Description |
304 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Smithsonian handbooks.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| 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. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Subject |
Dogs.
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Dog breeds -- Identification.
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Dog breeds -- Pictorial works.
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| Genre |
Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Morgan, Tracy, photographer.
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Smithsonian Institution.
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| ISBN |
9780744058109 (flex-cover) |
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0744058104 |
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