The Complete Encyclopedia of Dogs: Includes Caring for Your Dog and Descriptions of Breeds from Around the World

by Verhoef-Verhallen, Esther J. J.

• ISBN13: 9789036614993
• ISBN10: 9036614996
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Rebo Intl

Summary

These are handy and thorough guides with knowledgeable text and hundreds of full color photographs and illustrations.

Table of Contents

Foreword	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(1)
A pedigree dog is more than just another dog	9	(1)
The purchase of a pedigree dog	9	(2)
Training	11	(3)
Caring for your dog	14	(2)
Exercise	16	(3)
1. Sheepdogs and cattle herders	19	(40)
Sheepdogs and herding dogs	19	(36)
Cattle drivers	55	(4)
2. Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossian, Mastiff, and Swiss Sennenhund breeds	59	(40)
Mastiffs	68	(26)
Swiss cattle-drivers	94	(5)
3. Terriers	99	(28)
Long-legged Terriers	99	(11)
Short-legged Terriers	110	(10)
Terriers of the Bulldogtype	120	(3)
Dwarf and Toy Terriers	123	(4)
4. Dachshunds	127	(4)
5. Spitz and other primitive breeds	131	(32)
Arctic breeds and sledge dogs	131	(4)
Scandinavian arctic dogs	135	(8)
Scandinavia Spitz guard- and watchdogs	143	(5)
European Spitz	148	(2)
Primitive Asian Spitz breeds	150	(6)
Primitive Spitz breeds	156	(2)
Primitive Spitz-type hunting breeds	158	(5)
6. Hounds	163	(14)
Hounds	163	(7)
Long-legged French Bassets	170	(542)
Swiss hunting dogs	712
7. Pointers	177	(22)
Continental European Pointers	177	(11)
French Braques (Pointers)	188	(6)
Setters and Pointers	194	(5)
8. Gundogs and retrievers	199	(22)
Retrievers	199	(1)
Springers	199	(16)
Waterdogs	215	(6)
9. Toy and other miniature dogs	221	(28)
Bichons	221	(5)
Poodles	226	(3)
Belgian Griffons	229	(1)
Hairless dogs	230	(3)
Tibetan breeds	233	(5)
Chihuahua	238	(1)
Dwarf English Spaniels	239	(2)
Japanese Chin and Pekingees	241	(2)
Continental dwarf Spaniels	243	(1)
Dwarf Mastiffs	244	(5)
10. Sighthounds
Breeds with feathering or long coats	249	(3)
Rough-haired breeds	252	(2)
Smooth-haired breeds	254	(7)
11. Breeds that are not recognized	261	(2)
Important addresses	263	(1)
Photograph acknowledgements and thanks	263	(2)
Index	265