This book includes photographs and profiles detailing character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. There is strong genetic evidence, however, that the first domestication events occurred somewhere in northern Eurasia between 14,000 and 29,000 years ago. as well as amazing illustrations of canine anatomy and interesting dog-culture coverage of canine evolution, art, lore and history.

Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man’s best friend. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. Combining fabulous photographs with information on the latest breeds, historical facts, and advice on everyday care, The Dog Encyclopedia is an indispensable owner's guide and a useful reference for professionals. In case of no Site Owner’s Cookies or you choose to disable function of these Cookies in your browser, it may result in malfunction of the Site.

The early breeds had erect ears and pointed or wedge-shaped muzzles, similar to the northern breeds common today. The catalog introduces more than 400 dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, including primitive and working dogs, companion dogs and scent hounds.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. They were the mastiffs, wolf-type dogs, sight hounds (such as the Saluki or greyhound), pointing dogs, and herding dogs.Also, what I love about this book is that it gives you an overview of the biology of the dog such as its bone structure, respiratory, coat types, senses and whatnot.

From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty and companionship throughout history and The Dog Encyclopaedia is the perfect celebration of man's best friend. Please specify the e-mail subject: “Informing the intention to exercise the right of the personal data owner. This engaging catalogue of 400 dog breeds detailing canine character, compatible owner traits, and breed advice. These Cookies are used to enable the Site to acknowledge and identify your data and identity all the times while you are using services on the Site for preventing you from unexpected disconnection from the Site.

Along with stunning photos, the book also has helpful "care and training" basics…as well as amazing illustrations of canine anatomy and interesting dog-culture coverage of canine evolution, art, lore and history.

They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe.The third part of the book offers expert information on everything from exercising and feeding your dog to grooming and puppy training, along with a section on care to help you identify and deal with any canine health problems. Any revision or modification to this policy will be effective immediately once the Company announces on the Site. These Cookies are used to enable the Site to memorize, determine and setup personalization of person who visited/used services on the Site.