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The Dog Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide Hardcover – Import, 24 July 2013
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The definitive visual guide to dogs
This complete catalogue of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere.
From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend.?? The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia.
Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice.
??If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits.
??This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
This complete catalogue of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere.
From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend.?? The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia.
Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice.
??If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits.
??This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
- Print length360 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDorling Kindersley
- Publication date24 July 2013
- Dimensions25.7 x 3 x 30.8 cm
- ISBN-101409364216
- ISBN-13978-1409364214
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- Publisher : Dorling Kindersley; 1st edition (24 July 2013)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 360 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1409364216
- ISBN-13 : 978-1409364214
- Dimensions : 25.7 x 3 x 30.8 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 32,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 26 in Veterinary Encyclopaedias
- 63 in Dog Breeds (Books)
- 112 in Dog & Wolf Biology
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arrived early in great order thank you
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1koorbnyl
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Fantastic publication
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2020Verified Purchase
Wonderful photographs and up to the minute facts about each breed. As one would expect from this publisher. They really go all out to provide the best details & photographs.
Just what I needed & suits my purpose admirably. Highly recommended book
Just what I needed & suits my purpose admirably. Highly recommended book
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Mini205
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BIG book of dogs!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2020Verified Purchase
Really Substantial book. It exactly what you think of when you remember Dk books when you were a kid, big, loads of facts and beautiful photographs. It was a gift for my dog mad niece but I found it hard to part with. Really nice gif for any dog lover.
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CATHERINE DUGGAN
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Looks amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2021Verified Purchase
The book never arrived so I got refund. and it looks fab . it's a pity

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book to learn about dogs, easy to navigate.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2021Verified Purchase
Brilliant book, loved the dog breeds chapter. Children friendly as they can look at many pictures and writing in concise and small chapters.

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The Dog Encyclopedia
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2020Verified Purchase
A nice book giving detail about various breeds of dog. Nicely laid out and includes pictures.