Dogs: DK Handbooks

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By David Alderton

Dogs: DK Handbooks. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this reference ebook is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily.

Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail.

Designed to delight and inform dog lovers of all ages – new owners, established enthusiasts, and envious admirers eager to tell terriers apart – the DK Handbook: Dogs offers a quick, easy way to hone your knowledge of hounds.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
  1. Introduction

  2. Author’s Introduction

  3. How This Book Works

  4. Domestic Dog Groups

  5. What is a Dog?

  6. Coat Types

  7. Senses and Instincts

  8. Puppies

  9. Choosing a Dog

  10. Pet Care

  11. Dog Identification Key

  12. Companion Dogs

  13. Gundogs

  14. Herding Dogs

  15. Hounds

  16. Terriers

  17. Working Dogs

  18. Designer Dogs

  19. Dog Credits

  20. Useful Addresses

  21. Glossary

  22. Index

  23. Acknowledgments

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