Author : D. Caroline Coile
Release : 1998
Genre : Pets
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Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds write by D. Caroline Coile. This book was released on 1998. Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Here in one volume is virtually everything a prospective dog buyer needs to know, as well as clear & detailed information on canines for all dog owners & dog fanciers. Opening sections discuss breed evolution & point out the many physical & behavioral traits that make dog breeds different. The main section of this volume profiles nearly 150 breeds, arranged by AKC groups. Each breed profile tells how & why the breed was developed, & how selection for certain characteristics affects the dog's suitability as a pet. There is also valuable information on traits a prospective buyer should look for when choosing the breed. These include the breed's general health & vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, activity level, compatibility with children & other animals, grooming needs, tendency toward obedience, watchdog aptitude, key conformation points, & others. This book contains a wealth of photos & line art in color & in black-&-white. It's a volume that deserves a place on the shelf of every dog fancier, veterinarian, breeder, & dog owner. Caroline Coile, Ph.D., is an award-winning writer who has been showing dogs since 1974. In 1965 she was named "Handler of the Year" by the American Saluki Association, & one of her Salukis was named "Dog of the Year." She is author of eight of Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals on various dog breeds.