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Grade 2–5—Featuring more than breeds that are categorized as hunting, herding, working, or companion dogs, this attractive volume includes interesting and sometimes unusual facts about canines. The animals included cover a broad spectrum from well known and popular, such as the Labrador retriever and pug, to the less-familiar Canaan dog and Neapolitan mastiff. The painterly illustrations are often action-packed, showing, for example, Akitas in a confrontation with a bear, a dachshund down in a tunnel with a badger, and the Portuguese water dog working with fishermen. There is also a brief history of the origin of dogs and a succinct look at mixed breeds. Although there is not enough information for reports, this is a great browsing book. It gives an appreciation of the common traits and unique personalities and talents of "man's best friend," accompanied by high-quality illustrations, that readers will enjoy looking at again and again.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA
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Lively painted action portraits of dogs, pictured mostly in outdoor and historical settings, animate this overview of modern canine breeds and their traditional functions. For each of 42 breeds (hunting, working, herding, or companion dogs), the authors provide brief notes on distinctive physical characteristics, most common uses in the past, and general temperament. The text is as engaging as the pictures, chockablock with the sorts of facts that dog fanciers love to sink their teeth into: bloodhounds are prone to drooling; an Afghan Hound is “one of the few dogs that notices birds and planes flying through the sky.” The scenes of fighting and of bull-baiting are bloodless, but they may still be mildly disturbing to some. Closing with a look at mixed-breed dogs and the suggestion that they often make better, healthier pets than purebreds do, this will be an irresistible draw for both browsers and for children hoping to add a four-legged new family member. Grades 2-4. --John Peters
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Grade 2–5—Featuring more than breeds that are categorized as hunting, herding, working, or companion dogs, this attractive volume includes interesting and sometimes unusual facts about canines. The animals included cover a broad spectrum from well known and popular, such as the Labrador retriever and pug, to the less-familiar Canaan dog and Neapolitan mastiff. The painterly illustrations are often action-packed, showing, for example, Akitas in a confrontation with a bear, a dachshund down in a tunnel with a badger, and the Portuguese water dog working with fishermen. There is also a brief history of the origin of dogs and a succinct look at mixed breeds. Although there is not enough information for reports, this is a great browsing book. It gives an appreciation of the common traits and unique personalities and talents of "man's best friend," accompanied by high-quality illustrations, that readers will enjoy looking at again and again.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Lively painted action portraits of dogs, pictured mostly in outdoor and historical settings, animate this overview of modern canine breeds and their traditional functions. For each of 42 breeds (hunting, working, herding, or companion dogs), the authors provide brief notes on distinctive physical characteristics, most common uses in the past, and general temperament. The text is as engaging as the pictures, chockablock with the sorts of facts that dog fanciers love to sink their teeth into: bloodhounds are prone to drooling; an Afghan Hound is “one of the few dogs that notices birds and planes flying through the sky.” The scenes of fighting and of bull-baiting are bloodless, but they may still be mildly disturbing to some. Closing with a look at mixed-breed dogs and the suggestion that they often make better, healthier pets than purebreds do, this will be an irresistible draw for both browsers and for children hoping to add a four-legged new family member. Grades 2-4. --John Peters
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