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The Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World Hardcover – March, 1995

by Bonnie Wilcox (Author), Chris Walkowicz (Author)

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This is absolutely the best reference book on dog breeds I have ever seen. It is huge, containing over 900 pages. There is information on every dog breed. Even extinct breeds are included accompanied by drawings. There is a least one photograph of each dog breed shown in full-color on glossy stock. The more popular the breed, the more photos there are of it. Most are large and several are in full-page format. Information on each breed includes country of origin, registry, group, colors, height/weight, other names & coat description. A detailed history & their personality traits are also included. This is the book to get if you want a great way to learn about rare & seldom seen breeds. The unusual appearance of some the dogs is fascinating.

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Hardcover: 912 pages
Publisher: T.F.H. Publications; 5 edition (March 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0793812844
ISBN-13: 978-0793812844
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 2.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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Best reference book on dog breeds

By Angel Lee HALL OF FAME on May 2, 2000

This is absolutely the best reference book on dog breeds I have ever seen. It is huge, containing over 900 pages. There is information on every dog breed. Even extinct breeds are included accompanied by drawings.
There is a least one photograph of each dog breed shown in full-color on glossy stock. The more popular the breed, the more photos there are of it. Most are large and several are in full-page format.
Information on each breed includes country of origin, registry, group, colors, height/weight, other names & coat description. A detailed history & their personality traits are also included.
This is the book to get if you want a great way to learn about rare & seldom seen breeds. The unusual appearance of some the dogs is fascinating.

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Very Good Breed Book

By Yeoh Siok Kee on December 18, 2002

We collect books on Dog Breeds and this is by far the most complete and comprehensive book we have found.

There are over 900 pages of dogs and more dogs, with reference to over 400 different breeds from all over the world ... Middle Asian Owtcharka? ... Hygenhund? ... the Majestic Tree Hound? ... and even reference to the rare tree climbing Telomian from the tropical jungles of Malaya ... wonderful!
It's a very substantial and heavy book. Paper quality is reasonable but the binding (for such a heavy book) could have been better. A few rare breeds (possibly extinct) are depicted with drawings, but all other breeds are represented by at least one photograph (often more). Photograph reproduction is unfortunately only of average quality.
Chapters describing each major dog group (Gun Dogs, Herding Dogs etc) preface the book, providing the reader with useful introduction to canine diversity and function
Each breed is described by country of origin, weight, height, coat, registry and group. The authors also provide reasonable summary of each breed's function, temperament, historical background and current development. Subtle humour permeates the book ... "Like a Dr. Suess creation, the Basset has the head & bone of a Bloodhound, the colouring of a Foxhound and the legs of a Dachshund ...".
The authors' stated aim was to produce a survey on the breeds of dog known to man. While some reviews say the book is not complete, this reader believes the authors have (for the most part) succeeded admirably with a volume that's well researched, as interesting to read as it is informative.
All in all, a very good read and an excellent reference source.

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General Reference to Dog Breeds of the World

By A Customer on May 2, 2000

This hefty volume was originally published in 1989. This book is a general reference more for the identification and a brief history of each breed. IT is NOT an in depth review of each breed mentioned. However, keeping that in mind, it is an excellent book for dog lovers who are interested in identification and to learn a little about each breed. There are color photographs thoughout the book, most of which are of good quality. This book mentions breeds that are not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as well as AKC recognized breeds. Some of the breeds are offically recognized by other clubs such as the United Kennel Club (UKC) and foreign kennel clubs. It is definitely a worthwhile addition to the dog enthusists library. Again, readers should keep in mind that this is a general reference with one to seven pages devoted to each individual breed. For a more in depth look at specific breeds, a volume specific to that breed would be recommended.The breeds are broken up by Terrier, Sighthounds, etc. This is an excellent reference guide and resource for dogs (to be used like a dictonary), and readers who are not looking for a lengthy dissertation on each breed will not be disapointed.

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Amazing!

By A Customer on July 17, 2003

When looking for lots of information on a particular breed of dog, I always pull out this book. Sometimes it has pages of pictures on a single breed, and it has plenty of information on each one. It's also easy to find which breed you're looking for, since they are organized alphabetically and not by group. Although its size makes it difficult to house in some bookshelves, that has nothing to do with the wonderful quality of the book itself, and so it gets 5 stars from me. I definitely recommend this to any dog owner, whether novice or experienced.

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By Derek Ripley on October 27, 2003

The Photography in this volume is excellent. It is rare to find a book that gives photos showing both front and side profile for every breed.

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Invalueable photos,but some text errors!

By Johannes on October 12, 2001

Well,I can say that this is an over all excellent dog book.
It is from TFH Publishing,which makes many good pet books.
The book contains over 1200 color photographs of 400 dog breeds.
It often has many photos of the same breed,to show different color variations,as the case with the english buldog for example.
This isn`t just the simple dog guide you`re reading when you`re going to bed. This book is of molossus proportions,weighing 3 pounds!There are some breeds that can be found here which cannot be found in any other dog book,but there are also some breeds missing here - the Cane Corso for example.
Although I do not own any dog myself,I like them. And there is alot of usefull information on dog breeds. For example their
dimensions in inches & weight,typical behavior,suitability with children,country of origin,and much more.
But there are still some negative comments I have about this book. And the first is : there are some breeds treated here that are extinct (take the American Hairless Terrier for example)and therefore,the information on them is out of date.
The second errors are in the classification of breed groups. For example,the pyrenean dog is classified as a mastiff - it should be among the shepherd dogs. Mastiffs are the more bulldog like dogs,as the English Buldog. And the pitbull terrier should be classified as a terrier,not as a mastiff.
And yet,the book is a little pricy. It wasn`t really worth that much. Therefore,I would mostly like to recommend it to the real dog enthusiast,that can`t get enough of them. If you are one of those,then take it. If you want a cheaper guide,then Bruce Fogle`s "Dog Encyclopedia" is strongly recommended.

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More comprehensive than I imagined possible. I don't know how easy these are to come by. My musty copy lived in a library in the Deep South in its previous life. Read more

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Atlas of Dog Breeds of World

This is a great book to have to learn about dog breeds of the U.S. as well as other countries. Very informative and entertaining.

Published 23 months ago by Margaret L Courtney

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Published on September 2, 2013 by Lysa Mil

Great book and outstanding condition!!

Great book in amazing condition for being 18 years old. The book has loads of breeds, great information, and color pictures! Love it!

Published on July 13, 2013 by Rebekah

its a vary heavy book.

this book is big. and lots of fun to read. its more of coffee table book to me due to its sit. but its a great book to read.

Published on November 24, 2012 by alice

Great book, but we need a newer version.

This book is the most comprehensive book of its kind. The photographs are of good quality. I believe, where some reviewers feel the pictures are inferior, it is because some breeds... Read more

Published on August 22, 2010 by D. Reed

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR ON DOG BREEDS

For one thing, this book is all aboyt dog breeds.(Plus a little history) It has EVERY SINGLE DOG BREED IN THE WORLD. No exagerations. Read more

Published on September 20, 2007 by B. W. Hopper III

The best dog breeds book ever!

This book is so good. I have a couple of breed books and they can't hold a candle up this book. It is the best book I have ever read. Read more

Published on April 6, 2007