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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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“If you're curious about that unusual looking dog you saw, if you are thinking about getting a dog for the family, or it you are simply interested in the animal that so often shares our lives, this book will satisfy you…. This book, a first collaboration for the husband/wife team of professional illustrators, is richly illustrated with vibrant paintings that show the dogs in action in their historical setting or activity. The authors give mixed breeds a quick mention and offers to donate some proceeds from the book to animal welfare and rescue organizations. An engaging read for all dog lovers.” Highly Recommended
— Canadian Review of Materials
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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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“If you're curious about that unusual looking dog you saw, if you are thinking about getting a dog for the family, or it you are simply interested in the animal that so often shares our lives, this book will satisfy you…. This book, a first collaboration for the husband/wife team of professional illustrators, is richly illustrated with vibrant paintings that show the dogs in action in their historical setting or activity. The authors give mixed breeds a quick mention and offers to donate some proceeds from the book to animal welfare and rescue organizations. An engaging read for all dog lovers.” Highly Recommended
— Canadian Review of Materials
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