The Encyclopedia of the Dog

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New edition of an illustrated resource that presents detailed descriptions of about 420 breeds and varieties of dogs from around the world. Fogle (veterinarian, lecturer and author) illuminates why dogs have achieved a place of honor in the human community, traces the special position of canines in human history, and presents practical information on choosing and caring for a dog. He also discusses canine anatomy, behavior, and psychology, thus offering insights into the way dogs learn and how they see the world around them. Contains 600-plus color photographs. Oversize: 10×11.5<“>. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2000
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789461307
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789461308
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.07 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 1.5 x 11.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #576 in Dog Breeds (Books) #12,433 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides
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