Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide Revised and Updated, 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

Tetsu Yamazaki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2005

With over 200,000 copies sold to date, everyone agrees that "the 'ultimate' in the subtitle is not an exaggeration" (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Legacy of the Dog has been established as the reference book for potential dog owners, breeders, and people who are just plain crazy for dogs. Revised and updated, with many new breeds rarely seen outside their country of origin, it is an invaluable reference. Seven standard categories are covered, with each breed shown alphabetically within, for a total of 195 breeds. Each breed's description includes a brief history, key characteristics, care and exercise requirements, and tips on training puppies. Tetsu Yamazaki's photographs are exceptional not only for their careful emphasis on the particularity of the different breeds, but also for capturing the individual spirit of each dog. A treasure trove of photography and a wealth of information, here's a book for canine owners guaranteed to be the most dog-eared one on the shelf.

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About the Author

Tetzu Yamazaki is a photographer who lives in Tokyo. His work includes the best-selling Legacy of the Cat .

Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 2 edition (August 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811851133
• ISBN-13: 978-0811851138
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #591,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars it only gives a brief idea on the breeds inside, July 29, 2011

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This review is from: Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide Revised and Updated, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

i bought this when it was on sale for 9.00 and honestly it wasnt really worth that it doesnt give very accurate concise information on the breeds inside but it does give you a very basic outline of each breed however not all of these breeds are common in the united states nor are some of them even really here yet so if you are buying this to figure out what breed of dog best suits your family do not buy this.

this book is aimed more at people that are curious about dog breeds that exist not at actually expanding knowledge on the breeds inside. i collect breed books and dog breed encyclopedias and i have bought books for less with far more breeds with greater detail and pointing out to a prospective owner what to look for this book does not.

this book does not tell you what you should ask a breeder about with each breed for instance with my breed you would ask about Eye, ear and hip tests and guarantees on those tests for 2+ years. this book only gives the tiniest peak into each breed, while that is enough for some others may well be disappointed by the fact that it is not an in depth book with more than general information that anyone could find on a Google search.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great dog book!, December 11, 2010

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This review is from: Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide (Paperback)

This is not your typical coffee table book. We had one for quite a while and use it as a reference book, enjoyable reading, and a coversation booster when left in plain sight.

I bought this book for my daughter-in-law because she was so interested in our copy.

A great gift for any dog lover.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all dog lovers, December 14, 2009

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This review is from: Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide Revised and Updated, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

If your a dog lover this is the book for you. We wore out our first copy and now we're on our second. Detailed information on all kinds of dogs as well as being beautifully illustrated. It's a book that is hard to put down...