The dog : a natural history / Ádám Miklósi with Tamás Faragó [and five others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miklósi, Ádám, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs.

Dogs--History.

Human-animal relationships--History.

Human-animal relationships.

History.

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2018.

Summary:

The Dog is a comprehensive exploration of the biology, behavior, and diversity of this beloved species, whose history has been entwined with that of humans for centuries, not only as our companions, but also as guard dogs, coworkers, and assistants. The Dog presents: A detailed study of the behavior of dogs, particularly in the context of the dog-human relationship, A beautifully photographed directory, giving the essential information about 32 popular breeds and how to care for them, A guide to the anatomy and physiology of dogs, with insights into their developmental stages, training, and socialization, An in-depth look at the evolution of the dog, the emergence of modern breeds, and the common characteristics between dogs and wolves Book jacket.

Contents:

Introducing the dog

Chapter 1. Evolution & ecology. Where dogs come from ; Why Caninae survived ; Distant relatives of dogs ; Emergence of wolves ; First links with humans ; Who is the ancestor of the dog? ; Emergence of modern dog breeds ; Free-ranging dogs : stray, village, pariah dogs

Chapter 2. Anatomy & biology. The dog as a mammal & a carnivore ; The canine skeleton & locomotion ; The canine coat & skin ; Eating like a dog ; Canine physiology ; How dogs see ; How dogs hear ; How dogs smell & taste ; The genome ; Inheritance of traits

Chapter 3. Behavior & society. Social behavior in canines ; Hierarchy & cooperation ; Affiliation & aggression ; Territorial behavior ; Courtship & mating ; Development ; Puppies & early life ; Socialization ; Play behavior in dogs ; The old dog ; Communication between dogs & humans ; Visual signals ; Acoustic communication ; Olfactory signals

Chapter 4. Sensing, thinking & personality. How dogs think ; Understanding & learning about the physical world ; Understanding & learning about the social world ; Canine personality

Chapter 5. Dogs & people. Dogs in culture ; Attachment to humans ; Dogs as guards, hunters & shepherds ; Dogs as assistants ; Companion dogs in our cities & apartments ; Contemporary dog training ; Dogs' beneficial effects on human health ; Dogs in the shelter ; Malformation in look and shape ; Malformation in behavior ; Myths & misconceptions ; The scientific study of dogs ; The future for dogs

Chapter 6. A directory of dog breeds. How contemporary breeds exist ; Modern dog breeding ; Mixed-breed dogs (mongrels) & crossbreeds ; The directory

Appendices. Bibliography ; Author biographies ; Index ; Acknowledgments.

Notes:

Simultaneously published: London, United Kingdom : Ivy Press.

"This book was conceived, designed and produced by Ivy Press"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-218) and index.

ISBN:

0691176930

9780691176932

OCLC:

1004934340