Encyclopedia of dog breeds / D. Caroline Coile, Ph. D. ; illustrations by Michele Earle-Bridges.
Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume has an all-new design and features a treasure trove 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780764167294
- ISBN: 0764167294
- Physical Description: vii, 392 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
- Edition: Third edition.
- Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, [2015]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | The right dog. From the dog family to the family dog ; Are they good with children? ; How to use the breed profiles -- Profiles of the breeds. The sporting group ; The hound group ; The working group ; The terrier group ; The toy group ; The non-sporting group ; The herding group -- Appendix. Definitions of medical conditions ; Index of breed entries. |
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Subject: | Dog breeds > Encyclopedias. Dog breeds > Pictorial works. PETS > Dogs > Breeds. Dog breeds. Dog breeds > Encyclopedias. Dog breeds > Pictorial works. Dogs. |
Genre: | Encyclopedias. Pictorial works. Encyclopedias. Encyclopedias. Illustrated works. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
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Burlington Public Library | 636.7103 COILE 2015 | 39851001375899 | Non-fiction | Copy hold | Checked out | 05/13/2024 |