Rating: 
Summary: Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
Review: This encyclopedia is better than ten other books combined. A great book for dog lovers. GORGEOUS PHOTOS!! Arlene Millman, author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGY (The tale of a remarkable Boston Terrier).
Rating:
Summary: Great book for Dog Lovers
Review: This encyclopedia is better than ten other books combined. A great book for dog lovers. GORGEOUS PHOTOS!! Arlene Millman, author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGY (The tale of a remarkable Boston Terrier).
Rating:
Summary: Great Reference Book
Review: This is the best book I have ever had on dogs. It gives a brief but very informative description of many different breeds. I loan this book to everyone I know that is thinking about getting a dog. It sums up all the basics and has good photos of the breeds.
Rating:
Summary: Great Reference Book
Review: This is the best book I have ever had on dogs. It gives a brief but very informative description of many different breeds. I loan this book to everyone I know that is thinking about getting a dog. It sums up all the basics and has good photos of the breeds.
Rating: 
Summary: A profile of every AKC breed
Review: Unlike many dog encyclopedias that give a cursory treatment of every obscure and often unobtainable breed in the world, The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds provides in depth coverage of 150 AKC breeds, devoting a two page spread to each breed. This book combines a beautiful coffee table type book with a ready breed reference and buyer's guide. Each breed is represented by two color photos (many of some of the top dogs in the country) and an artist's rendition of the illustrated standard. For each breed entry, headings include History, Temperament, Upkeep, Health, and Form & Function. An "At a Glance" box ranks each breed for many traits including energy level, exercise requirements, playfulness, affection level, friendliness toward dogs, other pets, or strangers, ease of training, watchdog or protection ability, grooming requirements, and heat or cold tolerance. Special attention has been paid to hereditary health problems of every breed, and appendices include definitions of medical conditions and breed rankings of some common hereditary problems. A glossary of canine terms and illustrations of canine anatomy are also included. Every breed entry has been extensively reviewed by breed specialists. I wrote the book and find myself referring to it all the time for information! 328 pages, 9 x 12"
Rating:
Summary: The books grows on you ...
Review: When I first reviewed this book in May 2001, I gave it 4 stars ... But 8 months down and several other Breed Type books later, I think this book rates 5 STARS ... It's a very good book ...Its binding and quality (hardcover version) are excellent, the book has stood up to much handling and use, still looks like new. The book is seldom on the shelf and is constantly picked up, looked at, referred to - by friends, visitors and us. 328 pages of useful information, generally good photographs, with illustrations, the book is great value for money.
It's has proven to be a great reference source. (a) It's well printed, easy on the eyes. (b) Information sensibly set out under categories of History, Temperament, Upkeep, Health (including life span), Form & Function. The information provided is detailed enough for most purposes. (c) Provides effective quick reference boxes, setting out basic breed characteristics such as height/weight, energy level, exercise requirements, affection level, watchdog ability, protection ability, ease of training etc ... with sketch illustration of the breed standard. The design of the book is just so well balanced, allowing for quick reference and well as encouraging detailed reading.
Just as important, we find the information to be reasonably accurate and correct. Although we have found other books that cover more breeds (this books only covers 150 breeds), the wonderful design and information provided by this book more than compensates for that relatively minor lacking. Maybe the next edition will include more breeds ... *fingers crossed* ...
|
