DK Eyewitness Books: Dog

by Clutton-Brock, Juliet

• ISBN13: 9780756606787
• ISBN10: 0756606780
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-02
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Be an eyewitness to the fascinating world of dogs, from the earliest fearsome hunters like the Hyaenodon, to today's beautiful and diverse breeds that live, work, and play with humans. See what makes the dingo unique. Find out why the Dalmatian is an "aristocrat" among dogs. Discover what dogs meant to the ancient Egyptians. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

What is a dog?	p. 6
Evolution of the dog family	p. 8
Dogs' bones	p. 10
Coats, heads, and tails	p. 12
Sight and sound	p. 14
On the scent trail	p. 16
Behavior	p. 18
Cubs and puppies	p. 20
Leader of the pack	p. 22
Jackals and coyotes	p. 24
African and Asian dogs	p. 26
Red fox, gray fox	p. 28
Hot foxes, cold foxes	p. 30
South American mix	p. 32
Early domestication	p. 34
Feral dogs	p. 36
Development of breeds	p. 38
Hunting dogs	p. 40
Herding and sheepdogs	p. 42
Helper dogs	p. 44
Dogs in sport	p. 46
Hounds	p. 48
Sporting dogs	p. 50
Terriers	p. 52
Nonsporting dogs	p. 54
Working dogs	p. 56
Toy dogs	p. 58
Cross-bred dogs	p. 60
Caring for a dog	p. 62
Did you know?	p. 64
Identifying dogs	p. 66
Find out more	p. 68
Glossary	p. 70
Index	p. 72
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