Dog Breeds: An Illustrated Guide [Paperback]

Anatomical Chart Company (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1587794802 | ISBN-13: 978-1587794803 | Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | Edition: 1

This new book features over 45 detailed illustrations of the dog, insi de and outside. Learn about breeds, what makes your dog tick, as well as what makes your dog sick. Anatomical illustrations include the skel etal system, muscular system, and an overview of the internal organs l abeled with current terminology. Also featured are the 7 groups recogn ized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in which all pure bred dogs are included. Each breed discusses general characteristics; complete list s of dogs belonging to the group are provided, with 5 breeds from each class illustrated, plus information on history, temperaments, physica l statistics, facts, features and adaptability.

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The Anatomical Chart Company, a division of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, is the premiere provider of high-quality anatomical charts and related products for the human and veterinary health markets. In addition to charts, books, and models created for medical, educational, research, and health care professionals, the company provides a wide variety of custom anatomical information products through its in-house graphics and medical illustration studio.

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Chapter 1- Skeletal Anatomy

The dog’s skeleton serves as the structural framework for support and protection of the body. Along with muscles, the skeleton enables the dog to stand, sit, run, and walk.

Bones are hollow tubes made up of hard, latticed structures called trabeculae and are filled with bone marrow. Bones are nourished by blood vessels that enter them through small holes called nutrient foramina. Unlike humans, dogs do not have a collarbone; their forelimbs are held together by only the muscles. This allows dogs to have great flexibility in movement.

All dogs have 30 true vertebrae, plus a varying number found in the tail. The vertebrae are arranged in 5 groups: 7 cervical, 13 thoracic, 7 lumbar, 3 sacral, and the varying number of caudal (tail) vertebrae. The spinal cord lies within the vertebral canal in the spine for protection.

The canine skull comes in three basic shapes. The dolichocephalic shape, as seen in the Afghan Hound, is elongated and narrow. Short, broad heads, like that of the Bulldog, are called brachycephalic. Skulls of average length, like that of the Siberian Husky, are classified as mesocephalic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 66 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587794802
• ISBN-13: 978-1587794803
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,164,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Dog Breed Book, April 27, 2008

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J. E. Paulson "Dog Lover" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I initially saw this book at my Veterinarian's office in San Diego and was very impressed by it. I took down the publisher's name and address

During my last visit there with my two Keeshonden, I was disappointed to learn that it had been thrown away due to other customers' overuse/abuse?!

The Vet Techs also said that when they tried to reorder it, they learned that it had been discontinued. Utilizing my previous information, I tracked it down to Amazon and was delighted to be able to order it at a really good price.

This beautifully drawn and printed book now resides on my family room cocktail table to be enjoyed by all my guests.

Thank you Amazon.

John Eric "Rick" Paulson
San Diego, CA