| Description |
352 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Previously published as Top dog"--Cover. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction to dogs -- Guide to breeds -- Care and training. |
| Summary |
"Find your ideal dog- and learn how to look after it- in this stunning guide to all things canine. Combining breeds, behavior, care, and training advice, this book contains everything you need to know to help you choose and look after a dog, from the tiny Chihuahua to the towering Great Dane. Find the perfect pet using Q&A selector charts that help you find the best breed to suit your lifestyle. Fully updated to reflect the latest dog breeds, The Complete Dog Breed Book contains a catalog of more than 420 dogs. Each features stunning photographs of the dog from various angles, while popular breeds- including the Boxer, Labrador Retriever, and English Springer Spaniel- are given a special in-depth treatment. Clear and concise text explains the main features of the dog, as well as providing a historical overview of the breed. Annotation highlights physical characteristics of each breed, while panels provide an at-a-glance guide to key features, such as the dog's temperament, size, and color. A practical section on care covers the fundamental aspects of looking after a dog, from handling and grooming to exercise and health. Step-by-step photographic sequences, combined with expert-written advice, explain the essentials of basic obedience. The Complete Dog Breed Book is a one-stop manual to helping you become the owner of a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog." -- Description provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Dogs -- Encyclopedias.
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Dog breeds -- Encyclopedias.
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| Genre |
Encyclopedias.
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| Added Author |
Bryan, Kim, editor.
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Morgan, Tracy, photographer.
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| Added Title |
Dog breed book |
| ISBN |
9781465491046 (paperback) |
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146549104X (paperback) |
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