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Eyewitness Handbooks 7: Dogs Pb

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This guide is perfect for quick facts about many different breeds, such as where they first originated and for what purpose, their average weights and heights, and so forth. In addition, it offers a brief history of the breed and a couple interesting facts, such as bulldogs often need C-sections done because their heads are so large. Of course, as always with DK books, beautiful, full-color photographs certainly aren't in short supply. Every breed entry includes at least one photograph.
For those of us who are left disappointed by books that focus only on AKC-recognized breeds, this book is refreshing. It offers a glimpse at both German Shepherd dogs and little-known breeds such as the Leonberger. Not all entries are the same length, however; some are two pages, some one, and some are only part of a page. And, as one might expect, the better-known, recognized breeds are given more attention, but at least unrecognized breeds aren't entirely overlooked.
It also includes several pages of text at the beginning looking at coat types, conformation, the dog family, etc., and an index.
If you're looking for a book that delves into breed temperament and care, this book doesn't cut it. If you simply want a pretty compact handbook to carry around and recognize breeds by, and learn a little something extra in the process, this book is perfect.

I bought this book after reviewing it in my son's orthodontist office. What a great book. Full description of personality, variations, good and bad traits. I bought it for a little boy who loves dogs, but didn't have one. I heard from his mom, that it is his favorite book. I somehow guessed it would be!