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World Atlas of Dog Breeds - $64.32The World Atlas of Dog Breeds is the largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia of dog breeds available in the world. Three years in the making, this invaluable reference includes more than 420 internationally recognized dog breeds and varieties and provides detailed history, personality, traits, and care and training requirements for every breed. Unlike other dog breed reference books that only cover a limited variety of dogs or contain non-registered breeds, the World Atlas of Dog Breeds features every breed recognized by the foremost international breed clubs and registeries: * American Kennel Club (AKC) Each entry features a "Breed Facts" box with essential statistics and a "Fast Facts" box that provides pertinent breed-specific information at a glance. More than 1,200 full-color photos beautifully illustrate the breed profiles, including different varieties and coat types. The easy-to-use format includes a clear introduction on how to use the book, along with a substantial index. An extensive appendix provides a glossary of terms and canine health conditions. Unparalleled in depth and scope of information, the World Atlas of Dog Breeds offers a compact, user-friendly, and sturdy hardcover volume with the most informative and authoritative dog breed information available today. | Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell Reference Books) - $19.63If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing today's dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals? In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM, provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need. Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the text to facilitate the breeder's understanding. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction |
That's a Good Dog: Dog Breeds of the Hound Group (Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, Foxhound, Greyhound, and More) - $20.11Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Ever-loyal companions and family members, the domesticated canine traces his decendency to the grey wolf. Dogs have many roles in society including working dogs, herders, lap dogs, police dogs or the eyes for the visually-impaired. Dogs vary significantly from breed to breed, in size, coloring, temperament and intelligence. Sit, stay, and read all about the dogs known as the hound group. Purebred dogs are classified by different national and international registries. The largest in the United States is the American Kennel Club (AKC.) The AKC registers dogs based on their purebred pedigrees. This book classifies the hound group by the AKC guidelines, including Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, Foxhound, Greyhound, plus more. That's a good dog! Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. | Breeding Dogs: A Practical Guide - $20.81This book is aimed at anyone thinking of breeding dogs, whether just for the pleasure of rearing dogs at home or with a view to exhibiting, and underlines the responsibilities involved in reproducing a living being that will require a healthy, safe existence and the commitment of its owners for 14 or more years of life. |
Top Dog - $16.17An extensive, exquisitely photographed catalog of more than 400 dog breeds (with a special feature on the top 50), Top Dog is the essential guide to choosing, caring for, and training your dog. Combining dog breeds, behavior, care, and training in one easy-reference volume, Top Dog book contains everything you need to know about our canine companions. | Original Dog Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Dog - $11.74Best-seller, The Original Dog Bible just got bigger and better! Complete with new and updated content, fresh photos and sidebars, The Original Dog Bible, 2nd Edition is now the most inclusive book on dogs available. Readers can discover the history of pure bred dogs, their evolution, their portrayal in literature and the media, and even the way they fit into society today. The expanded Breeds section catalogs more than 250 breeds alphabetically for easy reference and features breed-by-breed physical and personality descriptions. Expert writers, breeders, and judges from renowned magazines, including Popular Pets, Dog World, and Dog Fancy, contributed expert advice from their respective canine fields to make this the ultimate resource for novice dog owners and seasoned dog breeders alike. A wealth of information into nine jam-packed sections with more than thirty pages of resources: books, organizations, periodicals, video/audio, and web sites. This book is a definite must-have for every dog fancier's bookshelf! |