- Gebundene Ausgabe: 416 Seiten
- Verlag: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd; Auflage: 2nd Revised edition (5. Oktober 2000)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0751304719
- ISBN-13: 978-0751304718
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 29,4 x 25 x 2,4 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.1 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (12 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.200.832 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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It's important to choose our friends wisely, and relationships with man's best friend require a special kind of wisdom. Renowned veterinarian Bruce Fogle (Natural Dog Care) has compiled over 400 pages of helpful advice concerning canine companions, and those looking to learn more about their favorite breeds need look no further. The New Encyclopedia of the Dog's six chapters are filled with gorgeous photos illustrating dogs of all ages from every breed imaginable. While the majority of the book is devoted to explanations of specific breeds, five short chapters provide information on evolution, domestication, health and anatomy, communication, and the roles dogs have played in recent human history. With historical photographs of tapestries, ceramics, and movie posters, as well as intricate diagrams of canine anatomy and charts outlining proper health care, these chapters provide great material for middle-school research papers or science-fair projects.
The 310 pages that fall within the "Domestic Dog Breed" chapter are further divided into nine categories of dogs that range from fascinating primitives to hard-working livestock and guarding dogs. Each breed has multiple photos, both as an adult and a puppy, and a standard set of information that includes size, weight, life expectancy, date and country of origin, and AKC registration. A few simple icons, explained in this chapter's introduction, provide you with information at a glance--when learning about new breeds, you'll know right away if the dog requires extensive grooming and plenty of exercise, or is suitable for small children and city dwelling. From the popular golden retriever to the exotic xoloitzcuintli, the perfect pooches in these photos would melt even the heart of Cruella DeVille. --Jill Lightner -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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The cover claims that this is "the most comprehensive illustrated guide to the canine world, featuring more than 400 breeds and varieties." Introductory chapters cover dog history, their relationships with humans, physiology, socialization, and care. By far the longest and most valuable part of the book is the section on dog breeds, which is more than 200 pages and describes more than 400 types (not necessarily AKC-recognized). Breeds are organized in an international standard classification using eight categories based on physical characteristics, origin, and behavior.
Each entry has at least two or three large, clear photos (full face and side view of the whole body), with up to six shots to illustrate particular features ("dark-pigmented lower lips droop naturally" on a golden retriever). Text is concise; just a paragraph on breed history and then a few sentences describing highlights such as the dog's geographic limits or how to distinguish it from similar breeds. The "Key Facts" box for each summarizes the breed's country and date of origin, its first use (puffin hunting, sheep herding, farm ratting) and use today (companion, watchdog, gundog), life expectancy, other names, and height and weight ranges. Coat-color boxes as well as graphic symbols provide information on appearance, obedience training, exercise, and grooming requirements; suitability for homes with children and other animals; and climatic extremes.
The book is as visually appealing as other Dorling-Kindersley titles, such as The Encyclopedia of the Horse [RBB D 1 94]. Coverage with much more text, but far fewer illustrations, and emphasizing AKC criteria and competition may be found in T.F.H.'s Atlas of Dog Breeds (1989) and AKC's Complete Dog Book (1992).
With so much information packed into an easy-to-use format, minor weaknesses can be overlooked. For example, popular names are rarely indexed (the continental toy spaniel is not listed for papillon or phalene), and the text is occasionally repetitive. However, this will be a useful reference and browsing volume for most public and school libraries. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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Essential for every dog owner,
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My mother and I love dogs and are able to identify most breeds by sight. Naturally, we loved this book. Not only does it provide information on many, many breeds, but it has at least two pictures of every kind of dog. From the popular Golden Retriever and Poodle to the extremely rare Chinook and Danish Chicken Dog, this book has a lot of information. I especially liked that it gave favorable descriptions of the Newfoundland and St. Bernard. I own one of each.
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Fantastic and very thorough!,
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Rezension bezieht sich auf: The Encyclopedia of the Dog (Gebundene Ausgabe)
Hi. I'm a 13 year old girl and have always wanted dog since the age of 5. For family reasons, I can't have one until I graduate from college. This book is one of my favorites because it shows pictures of my favotrite animal. The Dog.
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Good book,
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Rezension bezieht sich auf: The Encyclopedia of the Dog (Gebundene Ausgabe)
This is a really great book. But you have to take into consideration it is an encyclopedia. It gives a general idea of each dog, but occasionally neglects the rare breeds of dogs. It's good to have along side another book, but it really isn't for in depth studying.
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