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The Encyclopedia of the Dog

By: Bruce Fogle
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 1405321474
ISBN-13: 9781405321471
Released: 11 Dec 2007
RRP: £25.00
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Amazing book - By: P. Drewicz, 19 Aug 2008
great book with many different breeds,
some l didnt even imagine they exist!
short discriptions of each with a lillte bit of history & nice photos,
handy & honest tips will help you to choose perfect dog!

great gift for adult & kid.


Great book - By: K MacLeod, 26 Mar 2008
I recieved this book a month ago, & am still working my way through it.

It is a great book, contains history of the dog, dogs in the media & film. The middle section contains a large section of breeds of dogs, which is very informative. There is a smalll section at the end on caring for your dog.

Overalll this book is great for the coffee table for dog lovers, & is useful for choosing & caring for your own dog.

Would recommend this book.
I love this book! - By: Z. Reader, 07 Feb 2008
I first purchased this book for a friend as a gift & they loved it. Since then-I have gifted several copies to friends & family ages 9-79.
Beautiful & informative pictures & text make this the best dog breed book I've come across.
If there is one book to get - make it this! - By: , 30 Sep 2005
I received my 'New Encyclopedia of the Dog' book yesterday, & so far, I have not been able to put it down! Its very informative & has several excellent shots of each breed in there. It even includes new breeds such as the 'Cockerpoo' & the 'Labradoodle'.

This book is very informative & is perfect if you're undecided about which one is your perfect pooch!

Definately a must have if you're even a smidgen of a dog lover!

The New Encyclopedia of the Dog - By: J H Holliday, 28 Feb 2003
We have kept a number of dog encycolpedias over the years, as well as a variety of breed specific titles, training or grooming guides. Looking for a new title on Amazon is a little frustrating, you cant flick through the pictures or browse the text to compare one option with another, it therefore was with a little pot luck we selected this title from the half a dozen or so choices.

This is large book covering the main KC breeds, but also a number of less common breeds from around the globe, & a smalll selection of known crosses; some 400 in total. With the exception of a number of very rare species or extinct breeds, this book is very comprehensive & offers the family a chance to review less traditional dogs before choosing a pet.

Breed information is limited to a half a page to two pages per breed, but include the key referance points you would need,size, temprement, common names, colouring, coat type etc. & a brief breed history. There are also at least 3 colour photographs of of each breed, alll of good quality & apear to have been taken specificallly for this title.

Its a very "coffee table friendly book", large sized atractivly presented, full of beautiful photographs & clear text.

The chapters break up sensibly with division into the main dog groups, but also placing the various breeds in a sensible (read none alphabetical) order, so that for example the 5 different types of American "Coon Hound" are in serise, or the various Mastif/large breeds alll togeather for easier comparison. An index at the back is thankfully detailed & in traditional alphabetical order for quick referance.

There are general chapters on dog history, health, training & care, again well presented.

Overalll this title was superior to the previous dog encycolpedias we have had in alll aspects, an excellent referance guide, a good starting point for owners seeking a new breed, & also a nice item to just have around just to flick through.