The Dog Encyclopedia
£4.70
This complete catalogue of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere.
From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man’s best friend.?? The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia.
Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice.
??If you’re bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits.
??This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner’s guide and invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
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Additional information
| Publisher | DK, UK ed. edition (1 Aug. 2013) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 360 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1409364216 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1409364214 |
| Dimensions | 26.2 x 2.9 x 30.9 cm |
by S
This book has an enormous selection of breeds, which any dog lover will enjoy looking over. However, a lot of breeds have very short descriptions. You will find that the more ‘well known’ breeds (bulldogs, border collies, German shepherds, Labrador etc) will have a page, sometimes two dedicated to them. As someone who knows a fair bit about dog breeds, I was a bit annoyed because I wanted to learn about the less known dog breeds. Nonetheless, if you don’t know much about breeds then it will be just fine!
Also, what I love about this book is that it gives you an overview of the biology of the dog such as its bone structure, respiratory, coat types, senses and whatnot. At the back of the book it gives you a care guide with tips on how to look after your dog in all stages of its life and a few tips at training.
by Francesco D.
It’s a great book for who is interested in dogs. Lots of species and info on all of them. Good buy
by Amazon Customer
My niece loved this book for her birthday gift
by Tracy Stretch-joyce
My daughter loves this book. She is crazy about dogs.
by ekin mckane
Great book would buy again
by Mini205
Really Substantial book. It exactly what you think of when you remember Dk books when you were a kid, big, loads of facts and beautiful photographs. It was a gift for my dog mad niece but I found it hard to part with. Really nice gif for any dog lover.
by john
Excellent book will use seller again thank you
by book crazy
Yes it is good but I was hoping for more information on the actual breed of dog.