The Complete Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds

An absolutely comprehensive book on all breeds of dogs. Not only does it cover each type of dog but it also has a large section dedicated to the history of dogs and their involvement in society from the circus, to first aid, to sledding and so on. It also covers all the parts of a dog and how they differ between breeds. It really is an excellent book and highly recommended to anyone who loves dogs. If you are looking for information about a specific breed then you would be better off getting something specific about that breed, but this is excellent for all breeds.

1000 pictures and nearly 400 species. More than just a reference book, this is a lavishly illustrated and highly accessible encyclopedia telling every dog-lover all they ever wanted to know about this most intriguing of animals.

The encyclopedia is full of information and interesting facts about the dog. Did you know that in 1944 a litter of 23 was produced by an American Foxhound in Pennsylvania; or that a bloodhound's tracking skills once led to the conviction of over 600 criminals?

One thousand photographs combine with the text, enabling all breeds to be easily and quickly identified. There is a compendium of dog care which will provide dog-owners and owners-to-be with all the information they will ever need to know about keeping these engaging, entertaining and affectionate animals.