AKC Official Guide to Sporting Dogs: Featuring Lovable Breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, and English Setter (CompanionHouse Books) From the American Kennel Club

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The one-stop resource to learn all about sporting dogs!
From the American Kennel Club, this is the official guide to the dog breeds in the Sporting group30+ sporting dog breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, and moreUnique breed traits, the history of each breed, living with the breed, AKC standards, and physical characteristicsAKC history, how to pick the right breed for your family, and more

Sporting dogs come in many shapes and sizes, are easy to train, eager to please, and highly intelligent. There’s a reason the Sporting Group contains the most popular dog breeds!

This official guide from the AKC features 33 popular breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, and more! You’ll get to know each breed, understand their unique characteristics, physical traits, and AKC standards, and discover how each dog can enrich your life!

Known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog-related, for the first time ever, the AKC is introducing the Official Guide to Sporting Dogs. There’s no better resource for all things sporting dogs!

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Learn About Your Favorite Dogs!
30 sporting dog breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, and more. 20+ toy dog breeds including the French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, and more. Coloring pages of 33 favorite purebred dogs in a variety of settings, from frolicking in nature to lounging in the living room. Learn the American Kennel Club’s 10-step curriculum to a well-mannered dog and pass the CGC Test with flying colors! Learn how to solve common problems like aggression, barking, begging, chewing, digging, jumping up, and potty problems. Puppy training for the critical first eight weeks a puppy spends in their new home, perfect for fosters, breeders, and new puppy owners.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621872459
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621872450
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.41 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,176,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #204 in Biology of Dogs & Wolfs #1,237 in Hunting #1,337 in Dog Breeds (Books)
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