The Illustrated Book of Dogs

By Reader's Digest Association

Book Overview

This reference offers a wealth of practical information and advice about how to choose, train, care for, and show a canine companion. Also covers the history, psychology, anatomy, and physiology of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888502052
• ISBN13: 9780888502056
• Release Date: December 1993
• Publisher: Readers Digest
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 1.0" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

average dog reference, exceptional dog identifaction...

as someone who lists dogs on the net for my local Humane Society for adoption-breed identifaction is very important. On some mixed breeds if I can rule in favor of the dog being part of a certain breed-that may greatly help it's chances for adoption-so I'm always on the lookout for clear, concise new breed info. The breed listings in this book are exceptional-with interesting history of the breed, physical characteristics, and lovely, helpful color drawings of each breed. Since this book was written overseas-you'll find many rare (to US folks) breeds listed that are very interesting to learn about. The other sections of the book deal with the history of dogs, dog care and dog health are pretty standard for a dog reference book-handy but not specialized. If you are someone who keeps a "library" of dog breed books on hand then I'd recommend adding this one to your collection. 4 stars:)