Harper's Illustrated Handbook of Dogs [Paperback]

Roger A. Caras (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 1992

Featuring more than 300 color and black-and-white photographs, and covering all recognized breeds, here is the ultimate guide to buying, owning, and caring for dogs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Collins Reference; 1 edition (January 22, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062731645
• ISBN-13: 978-0062731647
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,765,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good pros and cons of individual breeds., October 20, 1998

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This review is from: Harper's Illustrated Handbook of Dogs (Paperback)

i bought this book when i really couldn't afford it. that's how good i thought it was. the best info is on the pros and cons of each breed including health problems which a lot of breed specific books do not mention.

4.0 out of 5 stars good info., November 1, 2011

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This review is from: Harper's Illustrated Handbook of Dogs (Paperback)

Love the book even though it is dated because it no longer covers all the AKC breeds. Wish the publisher would make an updated version. Love the tables int he front that show you at a glance how much exercise, grooming a breed needs and whether they are city and kid friendly.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AKC Lovers, This is the Book You Need!, April 26, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Harper's Illustrated Handbook of Dogs (Paperback)

If you show dogs or want to own a dog, don't be mistaken that nobody likes this book, even though the price is under ten cents! It is worth a lot more. Great show photos and photos, info on where it's suited, personality, appearance, health problems, care, puppies, comments, and reccomendations for the breed section, and a section on selecting a dog, care, and a glossary make this book right up there! I like the pictures and it is very organized, although it only has AKC recognized breeds. It is out of date, to-the Border Collie, Australain Shepherd, American Eskimo and Coonhounds are all the UKC breeds! It is great when choosing the right dog.