The Encyclopedia of the Dog

by Bruce Fogle

Book Overview

This bestselling title has been enhanced with 148 new pages featuring magnificent photos of America's favorite pet. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789461307
• ISBN13: 9780789461308
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 5.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.8" x 11.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12

Customer Reviews

Finally bought it, really good!

I have posted a review earlier, when I had not bought this book, but just looked at it, and, after having bought it and looked through it, it is far better than I expected.With over 420 breeds and over 600 photographs, this book could make any dog-lover go mad! Excellent quality photos provide the reader with a very good idea of the size, weight and looks of each breed. Little, easy-to-read icons below the Facts provide the reader with information about the grooming, exercise and climatic needs of the dog, along with the temperament.Short, but comprehensive, text provides the reader with an overview of the breed and the hunting and companion abilities.Apart from all the various breeds, the whole structure and various characteristics of behaviour of dogs have also been explained. Dog food and dog products have also been printed and these would be of great help to new owners.Buying a puppy is a big decision and, so, it has to be done carefully and this book is just right for it.All in all, it's pretty amazing and I highly recommend it.

great for breed variety but text less informative

This is overall an excellent book which includes about 500 different breeds, far more than other similar books I have seen. However, the texts are brief and not very informative. The symbols (which indicate a breed's temperament, grooming needs) are ambiguous at best. e.g. When there is no symbol indicating whether a dog needs room to run, does it mean the dog has no such need? Basically, one can get an idea of the size, look, origin, and original purpose of a breed from this book. For any information beyond a one-sentence summary, one must find another source.

Excellent Book!

This book is excellent. You will not regret your purchase. I read this book everynight. If your interested in buying a dog and want to choose a breed, this book is perfect. Each dog has its own description and history by the author. There are also icons which represent aspects of each dog: A pitbull might have a child icon crossed out, meaning: "not suitable for children". Therefore, a husky might have a snowflake, building crossed out and a brush icon meaning: "good in the snow, not suitable for urban environment and requires much grooming". This book is exremely helpful, educational and entertaining. The pictures are amazingly vivid. The book layout, order and organization is excellent. Again, if you are interested in purchasing a dog, this book is PERFECT!! If you are interested in dog breeds, this book is PERFECT!! If you love good photography and tons of reading time, this book is PERFECT!! You wont regret buying this book..

Wonderful breed reference

This is by far one of the most colorful and informative dog encyclopedias I have seen. Many rare breeds are covered that most books do not cover as they are not AKC. I own Shiloh Shepherds and a King Shepherd and this is the only book that has either one in it. DK books always have beautiful photography as well.

EXTREMELY COMPLETE

I found this book to be one of the most complete dog guides I have ever seen. I have seen a lot. In fact, I don't buy a dog breed guide unless it has one the most uncommon dogs in the world in it. The Encycopedia of the Dog does have this breed in it. Not only does this book cover dog breeds, but it also covers dog anatomy, and much more. I would suggest this book to anybody wanting to know a little more about a lot of dog breeds!!!