An extensive guide to more than 300 dog breeds, with detailed entries
featuring high-quality photography and precise text.
The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 300 dog
breeds from around the world.
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 handy reference book 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.