Encyclopaedia of Dog Breeds
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2005
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2nd edition
Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7641-5700-4 (ISBN)
Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7641-5700-4 (ISBN)
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More than 150 breeds are profiled, arranged in the general groups as specified by the AKC: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Information on each breed's history, vulnerability to specific health problems, and more is included, as is a color photo of each dog.
Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The booki?1/2s main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKCi?1/2Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Each profile tells how and why the breed was developed, and how selection to perpetuate specific traits affects a dogi?1/2s suitability as a pet. Advice for prospective dog owners will help them be sure they are choosing a breed that is compatible with their own situation and needs. They will also find information on each breedi?1/2s vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and much more. Profuse illustrations include color photos of all listed breeds.
Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The booki?1/2s main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKCi?1/2Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Each profile tells how and why the breed was developed, and how selection to perpetuate specific traits affects a dogi?1/2s suitability as a pet. Advice for prospective dog owners will help them be sure they are choosing a breed that is compatible with their own situation and needs. They will also find information on each breedi?1/2s vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and much more. Profuse illustrations include color photos of all listed breeds.
D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D., is an award-winning writer who has been showing dogs for more than a quarter of a century. In addition to The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, she is the author of several more dog-care books available in both Barroni?1/2s Pet Handbook and Pet Owneri?1/2s Manual series.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 27.5.2005 |
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Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 240 x 295 mm |
Gewicht | 1892 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung |
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7641-5700-0 / 0764157000 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7641-5700-4 / 9780764157004 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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