Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of over 1,000 Breeds

Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of over 1,000 Breeds by Morris, Desmond. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781570762192.

This is a reprint of a 2001 edition reference that aims for comprehensive coverage of the origins and characteristics of every identifiable dog breed in the world. Over 1,000 entries are organized by type of breed (e.g. scenthounds, livestock guards, sled dogs, etc.) and then grouped according to country. Coverage extends to wolf/dog hybrids, feral dogs, wild dogs, and obscure breeds about which little is known. Animal behaviorist Morris is past Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo. Over 500 of Philip Hoods drawings of various breeds of dogs illustrate the volume. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)