Dogs (Dk Smithsonian Handbook)

Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail --

• | Author: David Alderton
• | Publisher: DK
• | Publication Date: May 24, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 304 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Nature
• | ISBN-10: 0744058104
• | ISBN-13: 9780744058109