Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds: Profiles of More than 150 Breeds

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Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book's main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKC--Sporting Group, Hound Group, ...
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Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book's main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKC--Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Each profile tells how and why the breed was developed, and how selection to perpetuate specific traits affects a dog's suitability as a pet. Advice for prospective dog owners will help them be sure they are choosing a breed that is compatible with their own situation and needs. They will also find information on each breed's vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and much more. Profuse illustrations include color photos of all listed breeds.
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Profiles of 150 popular breeds are arranged according to the AKC's seven regular groups: sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding. Each two-page spread includes a breeding history; notes on temperament, upkeep, health, and form and function; photos and an illustrated standard; and at-a-glance ratings of energy level, exercise requirements, playfulness, affection level, friendliness, ease of training, protection ability, grooming requirements, and cold and heat tolerance. Appendices describe common terms, medical conditions, and hereditary health problems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780764150975
  • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 10/1/1998
  • Pages: 320
  • Product dimensions: 9.54 (w) x 11.50 (h) x 1.20 (d)

Meet the Author


D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D., is an award-winning writer who has been showing dogs for more than a quarter of a century. In addition to The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, she is the author of several more dog-care books available in both Barron's Pet Handbook and Pet Owner's Manual series.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2007

    So want it!!!

    I don't have this book yet.My friend has one and it has every dog breed imaginable!So like I said,I don't have it yet,but I'm so getting it!!!Best dog encyclopeidia yet!!!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2006

    Great Book

    I love this book but it has a few mistakes like 'affection levels'. Every dog has its own 'affection level'. For instance, I know a rat terrier that is so sweet, but I also know one that isn't very nice. The nice one's name is Lucky but we call her Looly. But yeah...altogether it's a awesome book.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 2, 2001

    Excellent!

    What a great and comprehensive book! Not only is the information general enough for those of all ages, but it is informative enough for those who are more knowledgable on the subject of dogs!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 3, 2001

    ruff ruff

    this is the best book i`ve ever read. it taught me more about dogs.my dog loves me more ever since i read this book. this a good book for you if study dogs.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 12, 2000

    Best dog book ever!

    This book is wonderful it would a great thing for anyone responsibly choosing a breed.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 7, 2013

    Great Book!!

    I have a lot of dog and cat books, on many various breeds of dogs. My cat books I have are mainly on cat care. One however is on all cat breeds. I have many dog books, but all my dog books before were all on separate breeds. I've been looking on a book on all dog breeds, and I'm super glad I got this!! Wonderful find!

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  • Posted December 21, 2011

    This is an awesome book!!!!!!!!!

    This is an awesome book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This book is mandatory for dog lovers!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 22, 2010

    Great informative book

    We were in the market for a new dog, and this book was a lifesaver. It does a great job of describing the advantages/disadvantages of each dog breed. My only complaint is some of the photos don't depict the breed very accurately. Sometimes it uses two photographs of the same dog, and it should show another dog.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 2, 2000

    Great Guide to dog breeds

    This is a great guide to 150 dog breeds registered by the akc. In each two page spread it includes ratings on energy level, upkeep, guard ability, managibility, and many more. It also includes the history of the dogs breeding and temperment. Within the pages color photographs along with AKC breed standard. This would be a great book for someone looking for a dog, or someone who just wants to olearn more about dogs like me!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 7, 2000

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    This book has lots of good information on almost every dog you can think of. They tell you about the history of the dog, temerament, upkeep, health, form and function, and even tells you were it originated from, what year it originated and much more. I even has a chart that tells you the energy level, exercise requirements, playfulness, affection level, friendliness toward dogs, friendliness toward other pets, friendliness toward strangers, ease of training, watchdog ability, protection ability, grooming requirements, cold tolerance, and heat tolerance. Can you Believe it has all that information in it! It has good clear pictures of the dog in color. I think it is the most organized and best book that I've read and owned.

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