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Encyclopedia of dog breeds / D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D. ; illustrations by Michele Earle-Bridges.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Coile, D. Caroline, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Dog breeds--Encyclopedias.
- Dog breeds.
- Dog breeds--Pictorial works.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (961 pages) : color illustrations, photographs
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Other Title:
- Barron's encyclopedia of dog breeds
- Place of Publication:
- Hauppauge, New York : Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 2015.
- Summary:
- This book provides an in-depth exploration of dog breeds, their histories, characteristics, and suitability for different human lifestyles. It delves into the domestication process, tracing the evolution of dogs from their wolf ancestors to the diverse breeds known today. The book categorizes breeds into groups based on their roles, such as sporting, working, herding, and toy dogs, and offers guidance on selecting the right dog based on temperament, size, and activity level. It also addresses the relationships between dogs and children, emphasizing the importance of socialization and breed-specific behaviors. Additionally, the book includes tips for understanding breed profiles and the role of organizations like the American Kennel Club in breed recognition. Written for dog enthusiasts and prospective owners, the book combines historical context with practical advice to help readers make informed decisions about dog ownership. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- The Right DOG
- From the Dog Family to the Family Dog
- Are They Good with Children?
- How to Use the Breed Profiles
- Profiles of the Breeds
- The Sporting Group
- The Hound Group
- The Working Group
- The Terrier Group
- The Toy Group
- The Non-Sporting Group
- The Herding Group
- Appendix
- Definitions of Medical Conditions.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781438067926
- 1438067925
- 9781785399510
- 1785399519
- OCLC:
- 1135669538
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