Product Description

Watch the magical world of dogs come alive in The Complete Dog Book For Kids

Also Includes:

• Tips for finding the right dog for you
• Health care and training basics
• Information about the world of purebred dogs, from Junior Showmanship competitions to the informal Canine Good Citizen program

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41209 in Books
• Published on: 1996-10-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780876054604
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Booklist
Gr. 3^-6, younger for use with an adult. This official publication of the American Kennel Club will be a favorite with dog lovers. It begins with a general section that advises readers on buying a dog, responsibilities, rewards, and how to match a dog with one's situation. It is less helpful, however, when it comes to actually choosing a breed. More than 100 dogs are profiled, with information on history, appearance, health, and "fun facts." Crisp color photographs accompany each article. Unfortunately, there is no information about a breed's weak points or liabilities, which is key to making a decision on getting a particular breed. A final section gives good advice about nutrition and health issues. Oh, yes, there are also plenty of plugs for the American Kennel Club, and the advantages of owning a purebred dog. Ilene Cooper

From the Inside Flap
The Complete Dog Book for Kids Official Publication of the American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club knows how special the relationship is between kids and dogs and is celebrating it with The Complete Dog Book for Kids. There are big, beautiful full-color portraits of every AKC-recognized breed, from the elegant Afghan Hound to the sporty Weimaraner. Herding dogs, working dogs, sporting dogs, non-sporting, hound, terrier, and toy breeds are all here. You'll not only learn what they look like and where they originally came from but also what they do and other "fun facts." But this is more than just a breed book.

The Complete Dog Book for Kids tells you all about the sport of purebred dogs—the exciting world of dog shows, the Canine Good Citizen® program, and other team-building events, such as obedience, agility, hunting, and herding. There's useful information on choosing the right breed, basic training, and overall health care. The Complete Dog Book for Kids is designed to be as companionable as the four-legged friend who shares your home now or in the future.

From the Back Cover
Watch the magical world of dogs come alive in The Complete Dog Book For Kids

Also Includes:

• Tips for finding the right dog for you
• Health care and training basics
• Information about the world of purebred dogs, from Junior Showmanship competitions to the informal Canine Good Citizen program

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book
This is a great book that I use for 4-H quiz bowl. It has complete breed descriptions for every breed in the AKC. It gives you the breed standard, a size comparison, and unique facts for EVERY breed. This book also has vital information for first aid, and health care. Great book for kids 8 and up.

be not mislead, it is about the breeds, not the care
As much as I like the book, it was not what I though it would be. This is a book about the various breeds explaining thme briefly to the child reader and introducing them by photos. Some of the best photos at a very reasonable price for those looking into the different breeds around!

GREAT book for a young dog lover!
My five year old is a huge dog fan. I wanted to find a book for her that really fit with her interests and her level. This book really fit the bill. It has fantastic photos of real dogs, shows where the dogs' origins are from, and gives average size along with a small graphic that shows the dog size in comparison to an adult. The index is easy to read so my five year old can look up a certain dog in the index and easily find it. It has a lot of information about each dog and has kept her interest for hours on end. My only complaint would be that the cover is not holding up to the usage demands! A fantastic book for any young dog lover of any age!