The Complete Dog Book: The Photograph, History and Official Standard of Every Breed Admitted to Akc Registration, and the Selection, Training, Breed

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Author : The American Kennel ClubAuthor : American Kennel ClubBinding : HardcoverDeweyDecimalNumber : 636.70888EAN : 9780876054642Edition : 18thISBN : 0876054645Label : Howell Book HouseLangua..read more

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The official guide to raising the purebred dog offers a photograph, history, and official standard for each of the 134 breeds currently recognized and provides information on choosing the right dog, dog health, and dog obedience. 50,000 first printing.

5 Reviews

  1. Deborah Verlen says:
    March 14, 2010 at 12:00 am

    If you like purebred dogs, this perennial AKC publication details over the breed standards for over 150 breeds in the seven groups: Hound, Sporting, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding.

    Although the descriptions of show standards are complete, the book doesn’t really go into temperament and fit for your family or lifestyle. The book is not really for the novice purebred owner, but rather someone who has an interest in showing as a sport or in breed standards.

  2. P. Pasda says:
    March 13, 2010 at 12:00 am

    For someone new to dogs and dog ownership, this book will help them find the right breed and buy a puppy that appeals to them. Full of informative information for the layman, i recommend this bookAutumn of Blessed Acres service dog

  3. marinda says:
    October 18, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Recently I purchased the 20th edition of the Complete Dog Book for my sister’s birthday and was very disappointed with the black and white photographs. We have an edition in our family similar to this one, but it is dated back when color photos were not used frequently. Why would they choose not to show the beautiful colors of the breeds – not a good decision. I am considering returning this book for the earlier edition even though some of the newer breeds aren’t listed.

  4. A. Burkhartsmeyer says:
    March 23, 2008 at 12:00 am

    This is a wonderful book on the 150 AKC dog breeds. An excellent resource and reference. Only one black and white photo of each breed though, so if you are looking for a picture book this isn’t it. There is a small color photo section, but these are paintings of dogs. In regards to content, I find it more than sufficient in detail for me. I reference it often when I see I new dog at the park or on TV I want to know more about.

  5. Andrei Popa says:
    December 26, 2007 at 12:00 am

    Essential book

    A must have for every dog owner. Essential to understand dog breeds and breed evolution. I wished there were more and better pictures though.

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