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The Dog Breed Bible: Descriptions and Photos of Every Breed Recognized by the AKC
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Product Description
This heavily illustrated directory describes every canine breed recognized by the AKC. It includes recently recognized breeds, such as the Norwegian Buhund, the Pyrenean Shepherd, and the Swedish Vallhund. A succinct description of each dog cites its origins, its physical and temperamental traits, its average life span, all major health concerns, and its special needs, such as training, grooming, exercise, and adaptability to specific environments. A color photo shows an example of each breed in its show pose and an adjoining photo provides a detailed head shot. Written by an expert on dog breeds, this spiral-bound book packs a wealth of information in a manageable size. It will serve as a handy guide for prospective dog purchasers, as well as trainers and breeders. Attractive and easy-to-use charts summarize the ease of care for each breed.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #18647 in Books
- Published on: 2007-04-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Spiral-bound
- 176 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
(back cover:)
Every AKC-recognized breed described:
Several newly-recognized breeds described
Vivid color photos of all breeds
Customer Reviews
dog bible
For the most part the book is accurate. I did find some small details that I questioned but nothing that would be totally inaccurate.
Reference Excellence About Dogs
We have been doing dog breeds reserach, and this book just have it all. Use it, is easy and complete.
Great photos and lots of dog breeds covered
I like that this book is easy to breeze through. Each dog breed is listed on a separate, glossy page and the book is set up with a spiral binder. It's better than other dog breed books in being aimed at the consumer who just wants to pick out a breed to buy, not to show. I thought it could go even further in its info about the positives and negatives of each breed as a family pet, for instance, known to bark a lot or being too active for the average suburban household. It briefly touches on these issues. Also, more info on the grooming needs would be good. It says how often to groom but doesn't explain fully if they mean take it to a groomer or do it yourself, and how much this would cost. Some of the possible diseases that each breed can be susceptible to are listed, but no info is given on the illnesses (fatal? possible cures? how often does it occur?). It does show lots of breeds, so that's nice.
