The new complete dog book
Book - 2023
"This 23rd edition contains new American Kennel Club initiatives and programs -- especially virtual titling options -- recently recognized dog breeds that have been added to the seven main groups, revised breed standards, and changes in breed classifications. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club, you'll find the official standard for every AKC-recognized breed, including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class; breed histories, each written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs; puppy-buying tips; pet attributes; over 800 beautiful photos of adults a...nd puppies; spotlights on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy; an illustrated glossary of canine terminology; and a four-page profile dedicated to each breed entry."--Amazon.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Encyclopedias
- Published
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Mount Joy, Pennsylvania :
Fox Chapel Publishing
[2023]
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Twenty-third edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
"Official breed standards and profiles for over 200 breeds"--Cover. - Physical Description
- 991 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- ISBN
- 9781621871972
- Introduction to the 23rd edition
- All for the love of dogs: the American Kennel Club
- Canine anatomy: an introduction
- Finding the perfect puppy
- The sport of dogs
- The breeds: profiles and official standards. The sporting group
- The hound group
- The working group
- The terrier group
- The toy group
- The non-sporting group
- The herding group
- The miscellaneous class
- Inaugural American Kennel Club registrations
- Glossary of canine terms.