The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition

The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition

For more than seventy-five years, The Complete Dog Book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs. Now in its twentieth edition, this treasured guide is an essential volume for every dog owner and owner-to-be.

Comprehensive and thoughtfully organized, The Complete Dog Book features all 153 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, the official breed standards, breed histories, and photographs. Also included are the twelve most recently recognized breeds: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Black Russian Terrier, German Pinscher, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Havanese, LÃ¶wchen, Neapolitan Mastiff, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Parson Russell Terrier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Spinone Italiano, and Toy Fox Terrier.

Along with AKC registration procedures and current forms, The Complete Dog Book includes sections on

â€¢ choosing the dog thatâ€™s right for you
â€¢ training
â€¢ nutrition
â€¢ grooming
â€¢ responsible breeding
â€¢ canine first-aid
â€¢ joining a dog club
â€¢ Canine Good CitizenÂ® program
â€¢ every AKC sport: Agility, Conformation, Coonhound, Earthdog, Field Trials, Herding, Hunt Tests, Junior Showmanship, Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking

Concluding with an extensive glossary of terms and line drawings, The Complete Dog Book is a reference that dog aficionados will turn to again and again.
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780345476265
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2006-01-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345476265

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780345476265
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2006-01-31
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345476265

The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition

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