A Concise Guide to Dog Breeds (Paperback)

Dogs were almost certainly the first animals to be domesticated, and have lived alongside man, fulfilling a huge variety of roles for thousands of years, from hunting to herding, protecting livestock and property, to retrieving game, pulling sleds and even acting as the eyes and ears of the blind and deaf.
Perhaps though, it is their companionship, and their special place in our hearts as man's best friend, that continue to ensure that they remain amongst the most popular of household petsaround the world today.
Each breed is clearly illustrated with glorious colour photographs, with a quick reference fact box containing a brief physical description, country of origin, and life expectancy
Whilst the detailed text includes a history of each breed's development and presents information concerning the requirements and typical behavioural characteristics of the breeds discussed.