Ideal for researching a new family pet, or for general knowledge, this book reveals which dogs are the most expensive to keep, which are the best swimmers, and which breed has the longest life expectancy.Ī complete compendium of canine varieties, Dogs Unleashed is one book that is sure to keep tails wagging. This book even contains a section on today’s designer breeds like the labradoodle, the puggle, and the cockapoo. Alongside beautiful photography, discover information on conformation, history, temperament, health risks, and more. From the standard poodle to the Finnish spitz, readers will become experts of identification. (back cover) In the Spirit of the Dog, noted author and animal expert Tamsin Pickeral and. Dogs Unleashed contains all the information required to differentiate breeds of canine. this is an essential volume for everyone who loves dogs. The result is a plethora of breeds that are as different as the pint-sized chihuahua and the massive St. As the first animal domesticated by humans, dogs have been selectively bred for tens of thousands of years to be herders, hunters, guard dogs, and friends. One glance around the local park will confirm that man’s best friend comes in many varieties. Printed throughout in full color, it features more than 400 magnificent photos and illustrations.Everything you need to know about that puppy in the window. ' The Spirit of the Dog ' promises to be a treasured addition to the bookshelf of many devoted dog lovers. Sight Hounds Spitz-type Dogs Mastiff Breeds Guard Dogs and Herding Dogs Scent Hounds Gun Dog Breeds Terrier Breeds and Toy Dogs and Companion Breeds Here too are illustrated descriptions of virtually all major breeds, arranged in categories that include: Here are accounts of-ĭogs in ancient Rome and in cultures of the Far East Hunting dogs from the Middle Ages to the present day The emergence of dog breed societies The bravery of working dogs in the police and the military The development of guide dogs for the blind and infirm

and dogs working in the fields with farmers and shepherds. dogs rescuing men, women, and children from scenes of disaster. It's a relationship that dates back some 14,000 years, marked by many momentous events-dogs following or leading men into battle. This large, beautifully produced, and lavishly illustrated book explores the long, colorful, and enduring bond that has continued to exist between human beings and dogs.

The Dog by Tamsin Pickeral