Dog

by Clutton-Brock, Juliet

• ISBN13: 9780789457745
• ISBN10: 0789457741
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-14
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.

Table of Contents

What is a dog?	6	(2)
Evolution of the dog family	8	(2)
Dogs' bones	10	(2)
Coats, tails, and heads	12	(2)
Sight and sound	14	(2)
On the scent trail	16	(2)
Behavior	18	(2)
Cubs and puppies	20	(2)
Leader of the pack	22	(2)
Jackals and coyotes	24	(2)
Asian and African dogs	26	(2)
Red fox, gray fox	28	(2)
Hot foxes, cold foxes	30	(2)
South American mix	32	(2)
Early domestication	34	(2)
Feral dogs	36	(2)
Development of breeds	38	(2)
Hunting dogs	40	(2)
Herding dogs and sheepdogs	42	(2)
Helper dogs	44	(2)
Dogs in sports	46	(2)
Hounds	48	(2)
Sporting dogs	50	(2)
Terriers	52	(2)
Nonsporting dogs	54	(2)
Working dogs	56	(2)
Toy dogs	58	(2)
Crossbred dogs	60	(2)
Caring for a dog	62	(2)
Index	64